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The OR Society has a number of regional societies which enable members to promote O.R. and allow them to build contacts with other operational researchers working in their (or related) area(s) and to expand their knowledge in O.R. The current regional societies include East
Midlands, London &
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The management of the society is overseen by a
General Council, consisting of up to 36 members. Its affairs are managed by a board, consisting of five officers elected by the membership, including the President, the immediate Past President or the President Elect, two vice presidents, an Honorary
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Council for Mathematical Sciences. This council provides advice to government, education funding committees (such as ESPRC) on mathematical matters including education and policy, and brings together mathematicians with stakeholders in mathematics to explore issues and solutions. The council
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The “New To O.R. Conference” (formerly known as The "Young O.R. Conference") held every two years, giving those with 10 or less years experience of working in O.R. an opportunity to meet, present on and discuss different O.R. disciplines. The conference lasts for 3 days and covers all topics in
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South East, Midland, North East, North West, Scotland, South Wales, Southern, Western, Yorkshire & Humberside. These regional societies organise meetings, works visits and other events.
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Several one- to two-day conferences in more specialist areas including, Simulation workshop(s), Knowledge
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The OR Society organises several conferences each year to promote the use of O.R. and for attendees to exchange ideas. These conferences include:
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The Lyn Thomas Impact Medal - awarded to the academic or research which best demonstrates novelty and real-world impact, backed up by evidence
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The PhD Prize - most distinguished body of research leading to the award of a doctorate in the field of O.R.
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Scholarships to enable distinguished contributors to present their work at the IFORS Triennial Conference
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The President’s Medal – for the best account of O.R. practice given at the Society’s annual conference
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