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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Call for Abstracts for Scheduling Stream at OR51 The Annual Conference of the UK Operational Research Society Warwick University, UK September 8-10, 2009 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abstracts are called for Scheduling Stream at the primary annual British OR conference OR51. Scheduling domains covered by the stream may include, but are not restricted to production scheduling, educational timetabling, transportation scheduling, employee timetabling, sports scheduling, vehicle routing etc. Both theoretical issues and application results are welcome. Submission of abstracts Abstract should consist of 100-250 words. Please use the web page for the submissions: http://www.orsoc.org.uk/conference/papersubmission/conference_submit.asp?cid=25 Please specify the stream Scheduling and enter the requested details about the paper. Presentation A talk should last about 20 minutes plus 10 minutes for questions/discussion. Web page of the conference http://www.orsoc.org.uk/orshop/orcontent.aspx?inc=or51_main.htm Important dates Abstract submission deadline: Mid-April, 2009 Conference: September 8-10, 2009 Keynote speaker There is an opportunity for each stream to have a keynote paper. The keynote speaker normally speaks about a significant development in the field or provides an overview about the current status of the topic area. They are normally allocated a one hour slot in the stream. These keynotes can be published in a conference booklet if the speaker produces a written version. If you are interested in producing a keynote talk, please contact me directly. Contact person If you have any questions or queries whether a potential topic might be suitable or you need more time to prepare an abstract please do not hesitate to contact me. Prof Sanja Petrovic School of Computer Science University of Nottingham Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Road Nottingham NG8 1BB, UK Tel: +44 (0)115 95 14222 e-mail: [log in to unmask]