June 2024 OR Insights


What are the career options in Operational Research for graduates?

Around 900,000 UK students will gain their undergraduate degrees and 390,000 will achieve their master’s degrees this year. As graduation approaches, they will be considering their next steps and whether to pursue further studies or enter the job market.

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Why You Should Stand for Nomination to General Council and a Committee of the OR Society

Standing for nomination to the General Council and a committee of The Operational Research Society (ORS) offers a unique opportunity for personal growth, professional development, and significant contribution to the field of operational research. Whether you are an early-career researcher or an experienced practitioner, joining a committee can be a transformative experience. Here are several compelling reasons why you should consider taking this step.

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Impact is returning with a bang this summer!

We are pleased to announce that the new issue of Impact Magazine is soon to be released. This issue will feature an article by Matthew Howells, which uses the Travelling Salesman Problem to optimise a trip that visits all of the places mentioned in Taylor Swift’s song London Boy.

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