January 2026 OR Connect

Operational Research: The Science Behind a Better Day

Operational Research: The Science Behind a Better Day

Operational Research (OR) supports decision-making across healthcare, transport, business, and public services, often unnoticed. On OR Awareness Day, 27 January, we reflect on how OR quietly shapes everyday systems.

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A New Framework for Higher Education

A New Framework for Higher Education

Measuring research impact beyond academia remains a challenge for many institutions. This article explores a new framework that supports stakeholder-informed, evidence-based approaches to impact in Higher Education.

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Why AI needs a visual reality check

Why AI needs a visual reality check

AI is usually visualised as machines, but it is built by people. This article examines how misleading AI imagery shapes public perception — and why better, human-centred visuals matter.

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