Department of Management Science

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The department conducts research at the forefront of management science and operational research.

Research in Management Science
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About the Department

The Department of Management Science combines Operational Research, Operations and Supply Chain Management, and Information Systems. It is one of the largest departments of its kind in Europe and includes many internationally-leading researchers in all these fields.

Founded in 1964, the first of its type in Europe, the department spans several research areas, including Forecasting, Information Systems, Operations Management, Optimisation, Project Management, Simulation and more.

The department has a worldwide reputation and a distinguished history of helping organisations solve real problems and producing graduates with highly relevant, cutting-edge knowledge and skills.

News

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Lancaster University Management School subjects in UK top 10 in Guardian league table

Three Lancaster University Management School subjects are ranked in the top 10 in the UK in the latest national league table from the Guardian – driven by the success of LUMS graduates.
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Lancaster Professors elected as Fellows of The Academy of Social Sciences

Professors Martin Spring and Constantin Blome have been made Fellows of The Academy of Social Sciences in recognition of their research excellence and contributions to industry, policy and higher education.
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Lancaster Professor to Present Research Findings at International Air Transport Association Meeting

Distinguished Professor Konstantinos Zografos will share insights from the OR-MASTER project, which investigates the demand-capacity imbalance at the world's biggest airports.
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Alumni award for CEO of the World Wildlife Fund UK

The CEO of the World Wildlife Fund UK, who graduated from Lancaster University, has received an Alumni award at the July graduation ceremonies.
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Examining the role of Regulation, Data, and AI in Tackling Modern Slavery

Potential future pathways to tackle modern slavery were laid out at a Lancaster University workshop.
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Air transport industry considers future pathways

Figures from across the air transport industry gathered to consider the future for a key aspect of their sector as the Lancaster University-led OR-MASTER  project delivered its conclusions.

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Events

We run a series of research seminars with invited academics from universities across the world, as well as training courses, workshops and conferences.

For past events, please visit our events archive.

16th Oct

Forecast Reconciliation for Quantiles using Bilevel Optimisation - Anastasios Panagiotelis (University of Sydney Business School)

Wednesday 16 October 2024, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
11th Apr

Cybernetic Culture Workshop: Consumption, Security & Society in the Digital Age

Friday 11 April 2025, 9:00am to 5:00pm

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