Networks

The OR Society’s networks support a connected operational research community across the UK and beyond. They bring together analysts, practitioners, academics and students with a shared interest in applying OR to real problems.

Through webinars, workshops and events, our networks create opportunities for knowledge exchange, collaboration and career development. Members can learn from others, share insight and build useful connections across sectors.

Each network delivers at least two events per year, promoted through a fortnightly mailing list you can subscribe to.

 

Early Career Researchers

Early Career Researchers

Operational Research is widespread within the UK university sector, with academics pushing developments in OR techniques and having impact by engaging with industry.

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New to OR Network

New to OR Network

Operational Research in the UK is widespread, flourishing and influential; and people with OR skills are in demand as never before. The Early Careers Network was set up to nurture OR research, connect professionals and support this field of OR.

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PRISM

PRISM

The PRISM Network aims to build connections across disciplines, promote rigorous OR methods, encourage active knowledge exchange and support real-world decision-making in complex organisational and policy contexts.

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Defence

Defence

The aim of the group is directed towards the practical and theoretical development of defence-related OR and the promotion of a wider knowledge and appreciation of defence-related OR.

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Women in OR & Analytics Network

Women in OR & Analytics Network

The Women in OR & Analytics Network is a network for female OR practitioners and academics.

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Health & Care Systems

Health & Care Systems

The Health and Care Systems group’s main aims are to facilitate the exchange of information about current work on health and care systems topics amongst practitioners and to disseminate information about OR.

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OR, Analytics, and Education

OR, Analytics, and Education

The OR, Analytics, and Education SIG (OAESIG), is a forum that aims to gather academics and practitioners to discuss, highlight related to pedagogy, teaching, and learning within the Higher Education (HE) sector.

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OR in Practice

OR in Practice

The special interest group 'OR in Practice' aims to create a platform to disseminate knowledge and understanding of OR approaches to structure business problems, develop models and propose solutions for real-life decision-making problems.

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OR in the Third Sector

OR in the Third Sector

The third sector is usually defined by what it is not! It comprises of organisations that are neither part of government (widely defines) nor of the commercial, for-profit sector.

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Transport and Logistics

Transport and Logistics

TLSIG aims to create a forum for exploring the latest developments, methodologies, and innovations in OR for transport and logistics.

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Regional Networks

Analytics Network North East

Analytics Network North East

Analyst Network North East (ANNE) is a network where analysts from the academic, public & private sector can connect & exchange ideas on analysis (quantitative and qualitative).

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Midlands OR Network

Midlands OR Network

Welcome to the East and West Midlands community of OR professionals and academics.

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North Western OR Group

North Western OR Group

The NWORG is your regional society – our aim is to provide a focus for operational researchers and to reach out to anyone interested in finding out about operational research here in the North West.

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OR Network of Scotland

OR Network of Scotland

OR Scotland is the network community for operational researchers, analysts, practitioners, academics, and students in Scotland who are passionate about OR and its applications.

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Southern OR Network

Southern OR Network

SORG is dedicated to promoting the application and advancement of operational research in the Southern region.

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South Wales OR Network

South Wales OR Network

SWORDS is a supportive community for those interested in operational research in South Wales.

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Western OR Network

Western OR Network

WORDS is the regional branch of the OR Society, covering the south-west of England from Wiltshire to Cornwall

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Yorkshire & Humberside OR Network

Yorkshire & Humberside OR Network

YHORG is the community of operational researchers, analysts, practitioners, academics, and students within the picturesque landscapes of Yorkshire and Humberside.

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