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Reflecting on COP 30

We had seven delegates at the recent 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30), under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Belém, Brazil.
Seven head shots of the COP30 delegates

The UN Global Compact at COP30: Ousting the ghost of organisational green and social washing

At COP30, Professor Laura Marsiliani, Associate Dean for Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability, drew on her work on organisational integrity to reflect on a summit shaped by ethical action. For her, the message is clear: genuine ethical commitment is now central to meaningful climate action.
Evergreen forest in Banten Indonesia

Strong family networks protect leaders from workplace loneliness

Leaders with close family networks are less likely to let feelings of loneliness at work spill over into their home lives, according to new research.
women hugging each other

New Durham-POLIMI Executive MBA to champion responsible leadership

Durham University Business School have entered a new strategic partnership with POLIMI Graduate School of Management to design and deliver a multi-campus Executive MBA, launching in November 2026.
Attendees to the partnership announcement standing in a foyer smiling to the camera

Expertise informs Parliamentary report on space

Our research has informed a new Parliamentary report on how the UK can strengthen its position in the global space sector.
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Durham ranks top in UK for MSc International Business

Our MSc International Business has ranked third globally and first in the UK in the QS International Trade rankings.
Students smiling around a table in Durham University Business School in front of a Bloomberg terminal

Mobile clinics improve health outcomes and cut costs in developing countries

Mobile healthcare clinics can help people live longer, healthier lives while also reducing healthcare costs.
Signage of a medical clinic in the dark

Celebrating mentorship excellence: 2025 MBA Mentor of the Year announced 

Each year, alongside their programme, Durham MBA (Full-time) students are paired with a mentor to help them navigate the demands of study and prepare for their transition into the workplace. Students are then invited to nominate their mentor for the annual Mentor of the Year award, recognising outstanding support and contribution.
2025 Mentor of the Year Irshad Paurobally

Girls in female-dominated classrooms see greater career success, study finds

Girls who study in classrooms with higher numbers of girls than boys during early childhood education are more likely to gain greater financial and professional success later in life, according to new research from Durham University Business School.
mix of students in a classroom raising their hands

Durham University Business School celebrates QS 2026 success in milestone year

The School has achieved strong results in the QS 2026 Global MBA and Business Masters rankings, highlighting our industry links and commitment to graduate employability.
Smiling students sitting in casual meeting area at Waterside building, Business School

Childhood trauma linked to lower stock market investment in adulthood

People who lose a parent during childhood are significantly less likely to invest in the stock market later in life.
Backview of child waiting by a glass window

Bold but pragmatic: how we harness Northern innovation without hurting the Golden Triangle

A new report from the Northern Powerhouse Partnership shines a spotlight on the North of England’s innovation ecosystem, exploring its role in driving productivity and unlocking future economic potential. The report is co-authored by Professor Kieran Fernandes, Executive Dean of Durham Business School. Here he delves into how the region can harness its innovation strengths to fuel long-term growth and prosperity.
Professor Kieran Fernandes is pictured on a white background