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Publications and reports

Accessible evidence and analysis for policy, business and civic decision-makers.

The Policy Hub supports the translation of Durham University Business School research into clear, policy-relevant formats. Outputs will bring rigorous analysis to current policy questions and make the implications of research easier to use in decision-making.

Our outputs

  • Policy briefs - concise analysis of a defined policy question, with implications and options for decision-makers.
  • Reports and white papers - substantial evidence-led examinations of policy and practice challenges.
  • Evidence syntheses - accessible summaries that bring together findings across relevant research.
  • Consultation and inquiry responses - timely contributions to calls for evidence where the School has relevant expertise.
  • Impact and practice insights - short pieces showing how research is informing organisations, policy debates and communities.

Latest publications and reports

Browse the latest Policy Hub briefs, reports and evidence-led insights. 

Denedo, M., Brookfield, K., Ejiogu, A., Ejiogu, C., Henderson, K., & Riley, L. (2026, March 27). Gambling Harms and Domestic Abuse - A focus on women and their housing. Durham University, University of  Nottingham, Sheffield Hallam University, Cranfield University, Addressing  Domestic Abuse, and Betknowmore UK.

Kimmitt, J., Green, L., Haisell, E., Fisher, B., & Newberry, D. (2026, January 19). Beyond the Bottom Line: How Enterprise Drives Inclusive Growth. North East Enterprise Agency.

Bennett, N., Bailey, A., Broadbridge, A., Crowe, L., Unthank, J., Richardson, V., Ayadurai, C., Qi, X., Albani, V., Scott, S., & Boston, R. (2025). "Childcare should not be a luxury": Exploring experiences of formal and informal childcare in North East England. Health Equity North.

Bliss, N., Denedo, M., & Ejiogu, A. (2025). Tackling Social Housing Stigma Journey Planner: Pioneer Travellers’ Case Studies and Learning Points. Stop Social Housing Stigma Campaign.

Baboukardos, D., Dionysiou, D., Slack, R., Tsalavoutas, I., & Tsoligkas, F. (2025). Reality of accounting for carbon-related instruments. ACCA and Adam Smith Business School.

Elbrink, S., & Bramhall, P. (2025, December 16). Shaping futures: co-creating solutions that build on refugee aspirations, strengths and community potential.

Turnbull, B. S., & Chaudhuri, A. (2025, December 1). The economic value of space debris (SPARC Policy Briefings). Durham University Space Research Centre (SPARC).

Elbrink, S., McGrath, J., Spellman, C., Wainwright, L., Sathe, S., & believe housing, T. (2025, November 24). People, Place and Purpose - Understanding and Tackling Economic Inactivity.

Brandl, B. (n.d.). Implementación de la negociación colectiva sectorial: Una visión general de las ventajas, los riesgos y las condiciones para su funcionamiento.

Todd, L., & Ayadurai, C. (2025, September 1). Addressing poverty update: Children in the UK are dying through poverty.

Chowdhury, F. (2025, March 25). Written evidence submitted by Dr. Farzana Chowdhury (Associate Professor at Durham University) [FEN0016]. Women and Equalities Committee.

Harrison, T., & Ferry, L. (2024, December 19). Managing Risks Through Government Balance Sheets. K4DD Rapid Evidence Review. Institute of Development Studies.

Harrison, T., Ferry, L., Cheeseman, K., Lucas, B., & Zaidan, M. (2024, December 19). Synthesis Note: A Broader and More Long-Term Approach to Public Financial Management: Managing Fiscal Risks Associated With Climate Change. Institute of Development Studies.

Franssen, B., Freeman, J., Aiyenitaju, O., Babajide, B., Denedo, M., Kator Iorfa, S., & Oyedijo, A. (2024, August 1). Unblocking the Pipeline:  Supporting the Retention,  Progression and Promotion of  Black Early-Career Academics (176).

Muñoz, P., & Dimov, D. (2023). Social venturing in the social sciences. Durham University.

Adams, C. (2023, April). Public sector sustainability reporting: time to step it up.

Cockshut, L., Hardey, M., & Toal, A. (2021, November). Durham Digitale pilot project 2020-2021: Pilot project evaluation findings. 

Baboukardos, D., Dionysiou, D., Slack, R., Tsalavoutas, I., & Tsoligkas, F. (2021, November). Climate-change risk-related disclosures in extractive industries: A comparative study (ACCA and Adam Smith Business School Research Report). 

Amin, S., Jamasb, T., Llorca, M., Marsiliani, L., & Renström, T. (2021, March). The Role of Captive Power Plants in the Bangladesh Electricity Sector (ADBI Working Paper Series).