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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Join us online for the 2026 WORAN Land Lecture with Edwina Dunn OBE, co-founder of dunnhumby and The Female Lead. In conversation with Andrea White, Edwina will reflect on data, leadership and creating change. 13 October | 16:00–17:30 | Online bit.ly/4ApDkyI #WORAN #WomenInSTEM

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Lecturers, help your students connect with the wider OR community. Student membership offers access to events, resources, networks and career opportunities. www.theorsociety.com/ORS/Membership… #OperationalResearch #ORStudents #StudentMembership

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Celebrate #AdaLovelaceDay with the WORAN Land Lecture 2026, featuring Edwina Dunn OBE, co-founder of dunnhumby and The Female Lead and Andrea White of HMRC and GORS. 13 Oct 2026, 16:00–17:30 | Online bit.ly/4hSRJwv #OperationalResearch #WomenInSTEM

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Lecturers: could you help us find the next members of the OR Society Student Network team? We’re looking for students who want to represent their peers, strengthen the student OR community and raise the profile of Operational Research on campus. www.theorsociety.com/students

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Could your experience help someone else grow their career in Operational Research? The OR Society is looking for mentors to support members with guidance, perspective and practical career insight. www.theorsociety.com/mentoring #ORSociety #Mentoring

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

25 September marks the 100th anniversary of Stafford Beer’s birth. Join Dr Angela Espinosa for a special webinar exploring Beer’s contribution to OR & Organisational Cybernetics, and why ideas such as the Viable System Model remain relevant today. 25/09/2026 | 12:00–13:00

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Celebrating a 100 Years of Stafford Beer

We offer conferences, webinars and more to support knowledge exchange and collaboration. Enabling professionals to connect, share insights, and learn.

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Registration closes 6 September for the ORS Conference, taking place at the University of Nottingham from 8–10 September. 3 days of Operational Research, 200+ presentations and workshops, and plenty of opportunities to connect with the OR community. Book now: www.theorsociety.com/OR68_26

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Evidence matters. But turning it into effective policy is rarely straightforward. At OR68, ProfESSOR Catherine Ross will deliver the Blackett Lecture on how science, data and professional expertise can strengthen health policy and improve implementation. Find out more: bit.ly/4yB0DV9

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Did you know? Chartered Scientist and Registered Scientist qualifications are available to OR Society members through the Science Council. Find out more: www.theorsociety.com/Accreditation #CharteredScientist #RegisteredScientist #CPD

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Know someone working in operational research, analytics or data science? Encourage them to join the OR Society and access training, mentoring, events, professional resources and a community 4,500+ members. Share the membership page with a colleague: www.theorsociety.com/membership

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Bookings are open for OR68: From Data to Decisions. Join the operational research, data science and analytics community at the University of Nottingham from 8 to 10 September for three days of talks, workshops and networking. Book now: www.theorsociety.com/AnnualConferen…

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

How can better use of science, data and evidence improve health policy? Professor Catherine Ross, Chief Scientific Officer for Scotland, will address this question at the Blackett Lecture 2026, taking place at OR68 in Nottingham on 9 September. Book now: bit.ly/4pzbw5J

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Two new Pro Bono OR projects are open for applications. Support Food Bank Aid with a Theory of Change and impact visualisation, or help Hope for Justice map the systems and interventions protecting people from modern slavery. Find out more and apply: www.theorsociety.com/OpenProjects

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

One reason to attend OR68: the breadth of its conference streams. Explore Machine Learning and AI, Health and Social Care, and Systems Thinking & PSM, and see how OR supports better decisions across complex real-world challenges. www.theorsociety.com/ORS/OR68_26

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

How can professional judgement become more consistent, transparent and auditable? Join Dr Karim Derrick for a webinar exploring how Belief Rule Base modelling, Evidential Reasoning and LLMs can support explainable decision-making in insurance and other regulated sectors. bit.ly/4enDrRc

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Through our Pro Bono OR programme, volunteer analysts helped Workwhile turn scattered data into practical insight with a Power BI dashboard. A great example of OR skills supporting better decisions in the charity and not-for-profit sector. Read more:

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Data visualisation for insights at Workwhile

The project involved the creation of a Power BI dashboard to consolidate information and facilitate data visualisation for Workwhile.

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

A good poster can start a great conversation. Share your applied OR work at OR68 with others across the community and be considered for the £100 Smith Institute prize. Submit you description to caitlin@theorsociety.com #OR68 #OperationalResearch #ORCommunity

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The OR Society’s accreditation scheme recognises your ability to apply Operational Research in practice and deliver real workplace impact. Find out which grade reflects your career stage: www.theorsociety.com/Accreditation #ProfessionalRecognition CareerDevelopment #TheORSociety

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The OR68 plenary programme spans AI and decision-making, evidence-informed health policy, and urban logistics. Hear from George Dikas, Professor Catherine Ross and Professor Hande Yaman at the University of Nottingham. Book now: www.theorsociety.com/AnnualConferen…

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Join us for ISMOR 43. Connect with analysts, military personnel, academics and industry professionals for three days of Military OR insight, discussion and networking. Book now: www.theorsociety.com/ISMOR43 #ISMOR43 #OperationalResearch #MilitaryOR

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Work in OR, analytics or data science in the private sector? One-day tickets are available for OR68 at the University of Nottingham. Join us to explore real-world applications, fresh methods and practical ideas for better decision-making across sectors. Book your ticket: bit.ly/4d9g92a

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Could your OR or analytics experience help someone else grow? The OR Society’s Mentoring Programme connects members for supportive, honest career conversations shaped around goals, interests and availability. Find out more: www.theorsociety.com/mentoring

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

The Steering Group plays a key role in shaping pro bono activity, supporting problem definition & ensuring projects are well-structured to deliver meaningful outcomes. If you are a charity seeking analytical support or an OR professional interested in contributing: f.mtr.cool/rdsjsdsswz

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Book now for OR68: From Data to Decisions 8–10 Sept 2026 University of Nottingham Join the OR community for three days of ideas, insight, case studies and connections. Book your place now: www.theorsociety.com/AnnualConferen…

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Doing strong analytical work is one thing. Being able to show it professionally is another. The OR Society offers 3 certification pathways for members, including routes for OR, science, and data science professionals. Find out more: f.mtr.cool/nuesstmgbh

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

OR work can carry a lot of invisible mental load. For Mental Health Awareness Month 2026, we’re sharing a few practical tips to help protect focus, reduce pressure and support sustainable thinking. Read more:

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Mental Resilience in Numbers Driven Careers

Stress Awareness Month 2025 highlights the importance of mental wellbeing in operational research and data science, where pressure, complexity and deadlines are daily realities.

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

OR work can be intellectually rewarding, but also mentally heavy. Complexity, ambiguity, deadlines, high-stakes decisions. It adds up. For Mental Health Awareness Week (11–17 May), it’s worth remembering: Good decisions need healthy people too.

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

ISMOR 43 | 14 – 16 July, brings together analysts, military, academia and industry to share methods, insights and real-world applications. Learn. Connect. Challenge your thinking. Book Today: bit.ly/ISMOR43

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Simulation modelling helps test decisions before they happen in real life. A core Operational Research method, it’s used to explore bottlenecks, risk, capacity and performance across complex systems. Better decisions start with better testing. #OperationalResearch #Simulation #OR

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Careers don’t stall overnight New tools. New expectations. And suddenly you’re playing catch-up. That’s where the OR Society comes in. Webinars, training, mentoring… plus a clear path to professional recognition like CSci or OR accreditation. f.mtr.cool/ekcgntykjy

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Join us 28 April (Warwick) to explore how OR and data science help connect policy, systems and real-world outcomes. Practical insight. Cross-sector thinking. Better decisions. Book Today: f.mtr.cool/adzdxehhiy

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

OR68: From Data to Decisions 8–10 September 2026 Abstract deadline is 1 May Early Bird closes 7 May If you’ve been thinking about submitting, now’s the moment. Find out more: f.mtr.cool/awqdogfjey

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

OR Society accreditation recognises what really matters… your ability to deliver results. CandORS → AORS → AFORS → FORS A clear path as your career grows. Find out more: f.mtr.cool/znxcehytqs

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

World Health Day What if burnout in healthcare could be predicted… and prevented? New research uses digital twins to model stress as a system problem, not a personal failing. Read a powerful example of OR in action: f.mtr.cool/umccwlkrgs

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Sustainability isn’t a single problem anymore… it’s a system. Join the Sustainability & Global Challenges Forum to explore how OR and data science are shaping better decisions across energy, supply chains, and beyond. Book Now: f.mtr.cool/qtaqsnpnym

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Call for abstracts now open for OR68 From AI and simulation to health, sustainability and systems thinking, there’s a stream for your work. Share your ideas, submit your abstract: f.mtr.cool/tsgpcuhjni

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

ISMOR 43 Call for Papers Working in defence or security OR? Submit a 150-word abstract by 17 April 2026. • Presentations • Workshops • Posters Share your work. Connect. Be recognised. Find out more: f.mtr.cool/yxambogbry

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Webinar: 25 March | 12:00 – 13:00 Data scientists build great models. But what happens after the prediction? Explore grocery demand modelling and why Operational Research may be the missing link between insight and decision. Book your spot: f.mtr.cool/pxbntpsfoa

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Call for Abstracts OR68: From Data to Decisions 8–10 September 2026 From AI and simulation to health, humanitarian challenges, and supply chains, share your OR, analytics, or data science work across a wide range of conference streams. f.mtr.cool/pplffhnffx

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

When you call an ambulance, timing is everything. Operational Research helps the NHS decide where ambulances should be, predict demand, and even choose the best hospital in real time. A powerful example of OR saving lives.

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

From CandORS and AORS to AFORS and FORS, there’s a clear path for professional recognition at every career stage, with an accreditation. Find out more: f.mtr.cool/bajmrpexnq

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

AI isn’t alive, t’s a set of tools shaped by data, people and choices. In InsideOR we challenge the hype and call for clearer, grounded language when talking about AI. Better words help us use it more responsibly. Read the article: f.mtr.cool/pbxabefxif

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Now accepting abstracts for OR68! Join From Data to Decisions: The Power of Operational Research, 8–10 September 2026 at the University of Nottingham. Share your research or practice-based insights at the UK’s leading Operational Research conference. f.mtr.cool/gmlqtqsumo

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Love Data Week 2026 | 9–13 Feb 💙 Celebrating data skills, data literacy and responsible data use across the full data lifecycle. #LoveDataWeek #LoveData26 www.theorsociety.com/ORS/About-OR/N…

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Last chance to book | Beale Lecture 2026 18 Feb 2026 | 13:30–15:30 | Hybrid Featuring Beale Medal winner Stewart Robinson on how we develop models, plus Doctoral Award winner Joseph Farrington on OR + ML in healthcare. Booking closes soon: f.mtr.cool/dsptzcbdrd

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

One of our members shared how engaging with the OR Society has supported their learning and professional growth. Interested in joining our community and growing your skills? Join today at: www.theorsociety.com/jointoday

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Today we are celebrating OR Awareness Day. We asked our members to describe what Operational Research means to them. Here are some of their answers below. #ORAwarenessDay #ORDay #ORMS #ThisIsOR

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

27 January 2026 | OR Awareness Day Join the EURO online seminar highlighting the role of Operational Research in AI, with an address from EURO President Frits Spieksma and a YOUNG Session featuring early-career speakers. More info + registration : lnkd.in/d26Kqp7x

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