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Ethical use of AI robots must incorporate accountability and moral intensity

We need to create specific accountability guidelines to ensure that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) robots remains ethical, according to new research led by Zsofia Toth, Associate Professor in Marketing and Management at the Business School.
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PhD Scholarships Available 2022-2023

There are a number of PhD Scholarships available for 2022-23 entry. These are linked to a range of research areas supported by the School. Apply before 31 May 2022.
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The Business School says Farewell to Professor Susan Hart and announces new Interim Executive Dean

Durham University Business School has appointed Professor Kieran Fernandes to the position of Interim Executive Dean, following the retirement of Professor Susan Hart last week.
Professor Susan Hart, the Business School and Professor Kiran Fernandes

Celebrating diversity and inclusion with Northern Power Women

Zoyia Konstantopoulou, MSc Management student, recently won tickets, travel and accommodation to the Northern Power Women Awards 2022. This was a prize for winning a competition ran by award nominees Dr Joanna Berry, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Business School, and Helen De Montes, Vice Principal of St Aidan’s College and Helen De Montes.
Celebrating diversity and inclusion with Northern Power Women

Experiencing a day in the life of a trader

Collaborating with industry practitioners is key to experiential learning.
Experiencing a day in the life of a trader

Emergency shelter start-up wins £100,000-worth of research and business support

Sustainable emergency shelter company Nostos Homes picked up the grand prize of £100,000 worth of research and business support at the ‘just IMAGINE if…’ social enterprise competition hosted at Durham University.
Nostos Homes awarded Just Imagine If prize

Launch of Blueprint for Smart Cities report at House of Lords

School faculty have contributed their academic expertise to a future-focused report, compiled by a partnership of educational institutions, organisations, and government bodies, which advocates for a human-focused approach to building the smart cities of the future.
The rise of the smart city

The impact of socialising with those in emotionally demanding jobs

Is there any truth in the old adage that 'a problem shared is a problem halved' or could it be the reverse? New research investigates the impact of socialising with those in emotionally demanding jobs and provides tools for managers.
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Understanding others is key to successful mentorship

New Business School research has found that career mentorship is most successful for mentees who are empathetic and able to understand the perspectives of others.
Mentorship

Global Top 10 for the Durham MBA (Online)

The Financial Times Online MBA Rankings 2022 have been released today and the Durham MBA (Online) is once again ranked in the Top 10 globally. We are one of only four schools to be ranked in the Top 10 for each year since the ranking’s 2014 inception.
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Supporting careers in business - National Careers Week

As this week is National Careers Week 2022, we wanted to share with you a range of recent IMPACT articles showcasing some of the ways we support students to succeed in their careers.
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Students win tickets to Northern Power Women Awards 2022

Earlier this year, Dr Joanna Berry, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Business School, and Helen De Montes, Vice Principal of St Aidan’s College, gave students the opportunity to win tickets for the Northern Power Women Awards 2022 after they were both nominated for multiple awards – Mentor of the Year, Agent of Change and Disruptor for Good.
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