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Carefree shoppers most likely to receive retail discounts

Research involving Durham University Business School reveals how retailers target customers most likely to spend more.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Durham MBA rises 20 places in QS ranking

Durham University Business School's MBA has risen 20 places to joint-70th in the world in the QS Global MBA and Business Masters Rankings 2027.
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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.
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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.
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Durham Emeritus Professor Carol Adams elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences

Emeritus Professor Carol Adams has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, recognising her outstanding contribution to the social sciences throughout her academic career.
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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.
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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.
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Financial sector needs AI-specific regulations to protect consumers, study finds

Financial institutions need a dedicated regulatory framework for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce risks and better protect consumers, according to new research from Durham University Business School.
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Meeting the graduating class of 2026: Iqra Aziz Malik

Graduating this summer, BA Accounting & Finance student Iqra Aziz Malik shares how her Durham experience helped shape her academic, professional and personal journey, preparing her for a career with KPMG UK.
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