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Omar Bilgin Mawson: leading towards a smoke-free future

In this Q&A, alum Omar Bilgin Mawson shares how he launched Smokefree Innovations, a start-up tackling youth vaping and vape waste. Backed by Durham’s enterprise support, he’s pioneering Flair - a safe, sustainable alternative to nicotine products.
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Remote work boosts innovation - but culture matters

Remote working has become a mainstream practice globally, but its effects on innovation can differ dramatically depending on the cultural context of a country.
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Behavioural science marketing project prepares students for real-world success

Final-year Management and Marketing students are engaging in the Behavioural Science Marketing Project - a practical, industry-focused alternative to the traditional dissertation.
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Strategic patience is the smartest response to Trump’s tariffs

By refusing to be drawn into a trade war, Europe can protect itself from further damage and demonstrate the futility of unilateral tariffs, writes Josh Fenton, PhD candidate in marketing at Durham University Business School.
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