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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 1d

Lecturers why not give your students a head start in OR & analytics!

Encourage them to join The OR Society for networking, training, journals & career resources that bridge academia & practice.

Student membership here: https://f.mtr.cool/sfvwzwbbze

#OperationalResearch #DataScience

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 4d

The OR Society’s Mentoring Programme connects OR & analytics pros for growth + support.

• Matched to your goals
• Safe space for honest talks
• Benefits for mentors & mentees

Find out more here: https://f.mtr.cool/kuruzdvblr

#Mentorship #OperationalResearch #CareerGrowth

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 5d

Got news, insights, or stories from the OR world?

If you’ve got insights, stories, or updates to share, we’d love to hear from you. Help us highlight the breadth and impact of OR in practice.

Share your contribution at [email protected]

#InsideOR #OperationalResearch #analytics

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 9d

Have you considered becoming Accredited by The OR Society? Read what Uzoma Onyema, AFORS, shared about being accredited ⬇️

Discover how you can progress from CandORS to FORS: https://www.theorsociety.com/Accreditation

#OR #Accreditation #AFORS #ProfessionalDevelopment #Analytics

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 10d

Don’t miss our WORAN Land Lecture 2025 | 15 Oct | Online

Dame Celia Hoyles (UCL) reflects on Mathematics in Education — what’s changed, what’s changing & how to widen participation in maths & OR.

Register now: https://f.mtr.cool/hrucsifaip
#OR #Maths

The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 12d

Lecturers, could you share this with your students?

The OR Society is seeking student volunteers to help run the Student Network:
• Build the student OR community
• Connect with experts & events
• Develop leadership skills

https://f.mtr.cool/uswzupbuni

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 26d

Training has moved from being a nice-to-have to a genuine strategic lever for retention.”

Invest in people means retain talent and building capability.
Read the full article here: https://f.mtr.cool/hezibvbstr

https://f.mtr.cool/uazfarxyza

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · 29d

Join the OR Society’s Systems Knowledge Exchange Day!

Explore how Systems Thinking helps tackle problems, from the cost-of-living crisis to climate change & health inequalities.

Book your place here: https://f.mtr.cool/ghrhsfbufq

#SystemsThinking #ORSociety #KnowledgeExchange

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · Sep 11

Ready to share your OR expertise?

Become a mentor through The OR Society’s Mentoring Programme. It’s a rewarding, two-way experience, you can help guide someone’s early career while enhancing your own leadership and network.

Apply now: https://f.mtr.cool/ifexdkqcmf

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · Sep 9

Want to triple your success in the job market? | 17 Sept2025 | 12:00

Join our webinar with personal branding expert Alistair Morris & learn storytelling tactics to boost your CV, LinkedIn & interviews.

Rated 8.63/10 by past attendees!

Register here today: https://f.mtr.cool/krjwsmojnt

The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · Sep 5

What was your most unexpected job before OR?

Many of us solved complex problems with data & logic long before we called it Operational Research.

Share your story by 29 September and we’ll feature the best career transitions in a follow-up post!

#OperationalResearch #Careers

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · Aug 28

Use your OR or analytics skills for good!

Pro Bono OR has open projects looking for volunteers to support charities and third-sector groups.

See how you can get involved here: https://f.mtr.cool/fwblhykpcm

#ProBonoOR #DataForGood #OperationalResearch #Volunteering

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · Aug 22

Last chance to book!

Join Ideja Bajra on 27 Aug (12:00–13:00) for a practical webinar on embedding AI in your daily workflows.

• Clear frameworks
• Real examples
• Prompt design tips

Final places available – Register now:
https://f.mtr.cool/dkhzagneig

#GenerativeAI #AIinOR #ORWebinar

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · Aug 18

Know a colleague who’d love being part of the OR community?

Refer them for full membership of The OR Society and help them access journals, events, training & more.

Refer them here:
https://f.mtr.cool/xvpuikfngh

#OperationalResearch #ORMembership #Analytics

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · Aug 15

Want to level up your OR skills?

Check out the OR Society’s training calendar—packed with hands-on courses in modelling, data, systems thinking & more.
For analysts, researchers & decision-makers

Explore courses: https://f.mtr.cool/agvfxmyqbc

#ORTraining #OperationalResearch #DataSkills

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · Aug 8

Still figuring out how to actually use AI in your work?

Join Ideja Bajra for a practical webinar on turning generative AI tools into structured, everyday decision support.

27 August | 12:00 – 13:00

Book your place: https://f.mtr.cool/bfgenmvglb

#AIinOR #GenerativeAI #ORWebinar

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · Aug 6

Join the OR Society’s Systems Conference on 1 October to explore how systems thinking can help you.

https://f.mtr.cool/cirdpszmtz

#SystemsThinking #ORConference

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · Jul 25

📢 Registrations are open for our Responsible AI Masterclasses held at Imperial College London this September in partnership with The OR Society and Validate AI!

Sign up today:
➡️ For the 2 day course: bit.ly/4egU2pb
➡️ For the 1 day course: bit.ly/43W1x1m

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · Jul 9

Upcoming Webinar – Build AI Confidence
Want to lead on AI with clarity and purpose? Join Tim Gordon for a practical guide to confident, ethical AI adoption in OR.

Book you spot: https://f.mtr.cool/utqjtaquuz

#AIConfident #OperationalResearch #WebinarWednesday

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · Jul 7

ISMOR 42 – Final Call!

Last chance to book your place at this year’s leading defence OR conference.
16–19 July, Southampton

Don’t miss out: https://f.mtr.cool/jfzakeppxt
#ISMOR42 #DefenceOR #ORinAction

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Anna Nagurney @annanagurney.bsky.social · Jun 19

Stopped by The Royal Society where I gave the Blackett Lecture on December 5, 2024 in London, thanks to @theorsociety.bsky.social, to say hello to the staff & to express my gratitude for that stunning evening. London is as beautiful in the summer as it was during the wintry Christmas time. #orms

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · May 17

Discover practical strategies to support your wellbeing in this insightful piece from The OR Society:

Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/ofplkjfzjg

#OperationalResearch #Wellbeing #BurnoutPrevention

Navigating stress and burnout in Operational Research

f.mtr.cool

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Colette Fletcher @drcolettefletcher.bsky.social · May 6

Today I started a new role as the Executive Director of @theorsociety.bsky.social. It is an honour to support the advancement of knowledge, interest and education in Operational Research and to play my part in advancing the science and practice of analysis and decision-making.

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The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · May 7

💡 Did one of your students submit an outstanding PhD thesis in OR last year?

Why not nominate them for our Doctoral Award?

❗Deadline for nominations: 31 May 2024

➡️ Find out more at: https://f.mtr.cool/vqsodpodqq

The OR Society @theorsociety.bsky.social · Apr 28

OR insights? Share your stories & ideas with the operational research community bimonthly InsideOR magazine. Email us at [email protected] to help spark innovation.

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