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Durham MSc International Business ranked second in the world

Our MSc International Business has been ranked second globally, first in the UK and first in Europe in the QS International Trade Rankings 2027.

Business School news
Carefree shoppers most likely to receive retail discounts

Research involving Durham University Business School reveals how retailers target customers most likely to spend more.

Global research
Celebrating mentorship excellence: MBA Mentor of the Year announced

Durham MBA alumnus Chris de Jong has been named our Business School's 2025-26 MBA Mentor of the Year.

Alumni news
Menopause can challenge women leaders but increase empathy, study finds

Women leaders experiencing menopause may feel psychologically depleted, but they can also become more empathetic towards colleagues, according to research from Durham University Business School.

Global research
Feeling like an impostor could make you a better leader

Imposter syndrome is often viewed as something leaders should overcome, but new research suggests that feelings of self-doubt can also support leadership development.

Research news
Durham Emeritus Professor Carol Adams elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences

Emeritus Professor Carol Adams has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, recognising her outstanding contribution to the social sciences throughout her academic career.

Business School news
Study finds women build stronger workplace friendships than men

Women are more likely to form close-knit friendship groups at work, a Durham University Business School study suggests.

Research news

Durham MSc International Business ranked second in the world

Our MSc International Business has been ranked second globally, first in the UK and first in Europe in the QS International Trade Rankings 2027.

Business School news

Students talking and smiling at a high table in Durham University Business School

Carefree shoppers most likely to receive retail discounts

Research involving Durham University Business School reveals how retailers target customers most likely to spend more.

Global research

Celebrating mentorship excellence: MBA Mentor of the Year announced

Durham MBA alumnus Chris de Jong has been named our Business School's 2025-26 MBA Mentor of the Year.

Alumni news

Chris de Jong smiling outside of Durham Cathedral

Menopause can challenge women leaders but increase empathy, study finds

Women leaders experiencing menopause may feel psychologically depleted, but they can also become more empathetic towards colleagues, according to research from Durham University Business School.

Global research

Feeling like an impostor could make you a better leader

Imposter syndrome is often viewed as something leaders should overcome, but new research suggests that feelings of self-doubt can also support leadership development.

Research news

Tim Holmes presenting research and the infographic of the two metaphorical islands:

Durham Emeritus Professor Carol Adams elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences

Emeritus Professor Carol Adams has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, recognising her outstanding contribution to the social sciences throughout her academic career.

Business School news

Study finds women build stronger workplace friendships than men

Women are more likely to form close-knit friendship groups at work, a Durham University Business School study suggests.

Research news

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Feeling like an impostor could make you a better leader

Imposter syndrome is often viewed as something leaders should overcome, but new research suggests that feelings of self-doubt can also support leadership development.

Research news
Study finds women build stronger workplace friendships than men

Women are more likely to form close-knit friendship groups at work, a Durham University Business School study suggests.

Research news
Greenwashing firms are scrutinised less if they are in politicians' pockets, study finds

Companies with strong political connections are more likely to escape scrutiny over greenwashing, according to new research from Durham University Business School.

Research news

Feeling like an impostor could make you a better leader

Imposter syndrome is often viewed as something leaders should overcome, but new research suggests that feelings of self-doubt can also support leadership development.

Study finds women build stronger workplace friendships than men

Women are more likely to form close-knit friendship groups at work, a Durham University Business School study suggests.

Greenwashing firms are scrutinised less if they are in politicians' pockets, study finds

Companies with strong political connections are more likely to escape scrutiny over greenwashing, according to new research from Durham University Business School.

Durham MSc International Business ranked second in the world

Our MSc International Business has been ranked second globally, first in the UK and first in Europe in the QS International Trade Rankings 2027.

Business School news
Business School celebrates two British Academy of Management Fellows

Durham University Business School is celebrating a double recognition from the British Academy of Management (BAM) with two of our academics receiving Fellowships.

Business School news
Global policy leaders join Durham debate on the future of work

Experts from the World Bank, the International Labour Organization (ILO), Durham and Cambridge will meet on 14 September to discuss the future of global business and labour markets.

Business School news

Durham MSc International Business ranked second in the world

Our MSc International Business has been ranked second globally, first in the UK and first in Europe in the QS International Trade Rankings 2027.

Business School celebrates two British Academy of Management Fellows

Durham University Business School is celebrating a double recognition from the British Academy of Management (BAM) with two of our academics receiving Fellowships.

Professor Stefanie Reissner and Professor Rudolf Sinkovics smiling to camera and holding their fellowship certificates

Global policy leaders join Durham debate on the future of work

Experts from the World Bank, the International Labour Organization (ILO), Durham and Cambridge will meet on 14 September to discuss the future of global business and labour markets.