Explore Careers in Operational Research and Data Science
Join us for Virtual Career Week, a three-day online event showcasing the exciting and impactful careers available in operational research and data science.
Discover how professionals across sectors use modelling, analysis, and optimisation to tackle real-world challenges and support data-driven decision-making. Through talks and sessions led by experts, you’ll gain insight into the diverse roles, career pathways, and in-demand skills that shape these fields.
Whether you’re a student exploring your options or an early-career professional looking to take the next step, this is your opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired.
Topics covered
Resource & Career Information
- What employers look for in OR
- Modelling from data to decision
- Simulation and optimisation in action
CandORS Accreditation Pathway
- Recognition for early-career professionals
- Support and guidance for growth
- A visible mark of commitment to OR
Why it matters
Operational Research professionals are in demand across industries, including finance, manufacturing, public health, and sustainability. At this event you’ll:
- Discover how OR solves complex problems
- Engage with employers keen to meet new talent
- Align your study with what the market values
Schedule highlights
Day 1 - Recruitment/ CV / How to stand out to hiring managers, presented by Eden Smith
Day 2 - How to progress your career, presented by DSTL
Day 3 - Scaling a Business After Graduation: Lessons from Building Edvance AI, presented by graduate Ideja BajraChoose to attend one day, two days, or all three — you set your schedule.
Download Full Talk Schedule