How does constructing and using models influence human behaviour? How can behaviour be adequately captured in models? These are core questions the Behavioural Operational Research (BOR) field is trying to answer. This year’s BOR Fall workshop aims to bring together PhDs, postdocs, early and senior researchers in the field for workshops, coaching on ongoing research projects and an update on the status of the field.
The 2026 workshop theme is Modelling for inclusion. This theme recognises that models are used to understand behavior of diverse groups, draw on knowledge and information held by different actor groups and may impact actors in different ways. Actors differ in their influence over which issue the model focuses on, which method(s) will be applied and which problem elements to include. Modelling for inclusion draws attention to justice as applied to modelling, ethical considerations, diversity and actor involvement.
The 2026 BOR workshop is planned for 28 and 29 October 2026 at Radboud University in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Radboud University has a long tradition of facilitated modelling and applications in grand challenges like gender diversity, sustainability, health and mobility.
Costs: 50 euro, including 2 days lunch and 1 day dinner. If you want to come but have difficulties in funding yourself, please contact us.