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Older female influencers are challenging stereotypes around ageing

Older female influencers are using social media to challenge long-held assumptions about women and ageing, according to new research from Durham University Business School.

Global research
Durham University Business School and BITSoM sign new international partnership agreement

Durham University Business School has signed a three-year agreement with India's BITS School of Management (BITSoM) to strengthen academic links and explore opportunities for joint research, teaching and international exchange.

Business and Partnerships
Global labour market challenges take centre stage at Durham

How can international organisations, researchers and policymakers respond to the changing world of work?

Business and Partnerships
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

Older female influencers are challenging stereotypes around ageing

Older female influencers are using social media to challenge long-held assumptions about women and ageing, according to new research from Durham University Business School.

Global research

Two older women smiling whilst taking a selfie

Durham University Business School and BITSoM sign new international partnership agreement

Durham University Business School has signed a three-year agreement with India's BITS School of Management (BITSoM) to strengthen academic links and explore opportunities for joint research, teaching and international exchange.

Business and Partnerships

Kieran Fernandes shaking hands with BiTSOM leader in MOU signing

Global labour market challenges take centre stage at Durham

How can international organisations, researchers and policymakers respond to the changing world of work?

Business and Partnerships

Group photo at Waterside of ILO & World Bank event attendees

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

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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.

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

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.

Wide shot of woman showing another female colleague their desk on their first day at work. Male colleague in background

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.