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Business School celebrates as Durham University rises to 85th in QS World University Rankings 2027
Durham University Business School is celebrating Durham University’s rise to 85th in the QS World University Rankings 2027. The University has climbed nine places, strengthening its position among the world’s top institutions.Global research/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/news/V2.png)
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Financial Times Masters in Finance ranking highlights Durham’s key strengths
Our Business School has again performed strongly in the Financial Times Masters in Finance 2026 ranking, placing 60th globally and 11th in the UK.Business School news/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/dubs-news/FT-Masters-in-Finance-2026-(3).png)
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Applications Open for £50,000 Scholarship Supporting Scientists into Leadership
A £50,000 scholarship designed to bridge the gap between scientific research and commercial leadership is now available for applicants of the Full-time MBA.Student news/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/study/mba/durham-mba-full-time/Shape-your-Leadership-in-Science-(2).png)
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Communication gaps undermine social innovation, study finds
New research from our Management and Marketing Department shows that misunderstandings between investors and founders are a major reason why social innovation ventures fail to grow. In many cases, they collapse altogether.Global research/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/dubs-news/Pablo-Munoz--Jonathan-Kimmitt.png)
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Home distractions harm remote workers’ wellbeing and productivity, study finds
Remote working can damage work-life balance, wellbeing and productivity unless clear boundaries are in place, new research finds.Global research/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/dubs-news/Jakob-Stollberger---Home-distractions-harm-remote-workers-wellbeing-and-productivity.png)
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The old adage that people leave managers, not companies is true – but only up to a point
Exploring why employees leave their jobs, PhD candidate Jafni Bin Johari Jiken and DBA graduate and alumnus Dr Asrif Yusoff from Durham University Business School examine how leadership and workplace conditions shape staff retention.Research news/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university/research-/The-old-adage-that-people-leave-managers,-not-companies-is-true--but-only-up-to-a-point.png)
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Professor Susanne Braun explores the dark side of leadership
Professor Susanne Braun from Durham University Business School has led a major new international research collection exploring the impact of dark-side personality traits in leadership.Global research/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/Untitled-design-(2).png)
Business School celebrates as Durham University rises to 85th in QS World University Rankings 2027
Durham University Business School is celebrating Durham University’s rise to 85th in the QS World University Rankings 2027. The University has climbed nine places, strengthening its position among the world’s top institutions.
Global research
Financial Times Masters in Finance ranking highlights Durham’s key strengths
Our Business School has again performed strongly in the Financial Times Masters in Finance 2026 ranking, placing 60th globally and 11th in the UK.
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Applications Open for £50,000 Scholarship Supporting Scientists into Leadership
A £50,000 scholarship designed to bridge the gap between scientific research and commercial leadership is now available for applicants of the Full-time MBA.
Student news
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Communication gaps undermine social innovation, study finds
New research from our Management and Marketing Department shows that misunderstandings between investors and founders are a major reason why social innovation ventures fail to grow. In many cases, they collapse altogether.
Global research
Home distractions harm remote workers’ wellbeing and productivity, study finds
Remote working can damage work-life balance, wellbeing and productivity unless clear boundaries are in place, new research finds.
Global research
The old adage that people leave managers, not companies is true – but only up to a point
Exploring why employees leave their jobs, PhD candidate Jafni Bin Johari Jiken and DBA graduate and alumnus Dr Asrif Yusoff from Durham University Business School examine how leadership and workplace conditions shape staff retention.
Research news
Professor Susanne Braun explores the dark side of leadership
Professor Susanne Braun from Durham University Business School has led a major new international research collection exploring the impact of dark-side personality traits in leadership.
Global research
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The old adage that people leave managers, not companies is true – but only up to a point
Exploring why employees leave their jobs, PhD candidate Jafni Bin Johari Jiken and DBA graduate and alumnus Dr Asrif Yusoff from Durham University Business School examine how leadership and workplace conditions shape staff retention.Research news
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Strong sustainable investing reduces risk of corporate failure
Companies that invest heavily in environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices are less likely to face corporate failure or unstable earnings.Research news/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/news/Omneya-Abdelsalam---Strong-sustainable-investing-reduces-risk-of-corporate-failure.png)
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Strong performance in sustainable investing boosts research innovation
Companies with strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance are more successful at expanding research and development (R&D) overseas.Research news/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/dubs-news/Strong-ESG-performance-boosts-overseas-RD-expansion.png)
The old adage that people leave managers, not companies is true – but only up to a point
Exploring why employees leave their jobs, PhD candidate Jafni Bin Johari Jiken and DBA graduate and alumnus Dr Asrif Yusoff from Durham University Business School examine how leadership and workplace conditions shape staff retention.
Strong sustainable investing reduces risk of corporate failure
Companies that invest heavily in environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices are less likely to face corporate failure or unstable earnings.
Strong performance in sustainable investing boosts research innovation
Companies with strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance are more successful at expanding research and development (R&D) overseas.
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Financial Times Masters in Finance ranking highlights Durham’s key strengths
Our Business School has again performed strongly in the Financial Times Masters in Finance 2026 ranking, placing 60th globally and 11th in the UK.Business School news
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Durham Online MBA ranked world top 10
Our Business School has reaffirmed its position among the world’s leading providers of online management education, ranking ninth globally in the Financial Times Online MBA Ranking 2026.Business School news/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/news/FT-Online-MBA-2026-ranking.png)
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Business School researcher elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
Professor Joseph Amankwah-Amoah has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, one of the highest recognitions for social scientists in the UK.Business School news/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/Joseph-Amankwah-Amoah-Fellow-of-the-Academy-of-Social-Sciences-(1).png)
Financial Times Masters in Finance ranking highlights Durham’s key strengths
Our Business School has again performed strongly in the Financial Times Masters in Finance 2026 ranking, placing 60th globally and 11th in the UK.
Durham Online MBA ranked world top 10
Our Business School has reaffirmed its position among the world’s leading providers of online management education, ranking ninth globally in the Financial Times Online MBA Ranking 2026.
Business School researcher elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
Professor Joseph Amankwah-Amoah has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, one of the highest recognitions for social scientists in the UK.
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High Street and SME Sustainability Summit
Friday 19 June 2026 - Friday 19 June 2026
9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Durham University Business School,
Waterside Building,
Room: WB 0003-0004
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5th Marketing, Innovation and Digital Transformation Conference
Wednesday 24 June 2026 - Wednesday 24 June 2026
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
The Waterside Building, Riverside Place, Durham, DH1 1SL
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Durham Masters: International Opportunities Webinar
Wednesday 24 June 2026 - Wednesday 24 June 2026
9:30 AM to 10:15 AM
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Durham MBA webinar: Economics for Global Decision Making
Monday 29 June 2026 - Monday 29 June 2026
1:00 AM to 1:45 PM
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