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Financial Times Top 10 UK business school

We’re proud to announce that we have been ranked in the UK Top Ten by the Financial Times. Their European Business School Ranking 2023 lists the best business schools in Europe based on the combined performance of programme-specific FT rankings. Our School ranked 10th in the UK and 57th overall in Europe – an improved positioning from 66th in last year’s ranking.
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Abuse of female athletes goes unchecked on mainstream social media sites, study shows

Social media posts that abuse female athletes can remain unmoderated on the official social media accounts of major sports clubs, new research has shown.
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Decoding Inequality: New Maths Project Aims to Unlock Social Puzzle

Dr Mauro Bambi from our Department of Economics is teaming up with Dr Alpár Mészáros from Durham University's Department of Mathematical Sciences to shed light on inequality through the lens of maths.
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MBA Top 10 Globally in 2023 Corporate Knights Rankings

Durham University Business School has been recognised as a global leader for its commitment and focus on sustainability teaching and practice, being placed 2nd in the UK, 4th in Europe and amongst the top 10 globally in this year’s Corporate Knights Better World MBA ranking.
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Vice-Chancellor’s visit to emlyon business school reiterates Durham’s commitment to Europe

On 26 October 2023, our Vice-Chancellor and Warden, Professor Karen O’Brien, visited Paris as Durham University continues to strengthen further its engagement with leading European institutions.
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Payday loan stigma affects borrowers’ wellbeing and stops them from getting support

The stigma around payday loans can have significant negative mental, emotional and social effects on borrowers, leading them to conceal the use of such services, preventing them from accessing vital support and resources.
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Decoding Inequality: New Maths Project Aims to Unlock Social Puzzle

Dr Mauro Bambi from our Department of Economics is teaming up with Dr Alpár Mészáros from Durham University's Department of Mathematical Sciences to shed light on inequality through the lens of maths.
Picture of people in the library

Threads: new Twitter rival looks like a shrewd move but Meta lacks credibility

Professor Mariann (Maz) Hardey from our Business School and Wasim Ahmed from the University of Stirling explore the new social media platform Threads.
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  • Financial Times Top 10 UK business school

    We’re proud to announce that we have been ranked in the UK Top Ten by the Financial Times. Their European Business School Ranking 2023 lists the best business schools in Europe based on the combined performance of programme-specific FT rankings. Our School ranked 10th in the UK and 57th overall in Europe – an improved positioning from 66th in last year’s ranking.
    Financial Times European Business School Ranking Graphic
  • MBA Top 10 Globally in 2023 Corporate Knights Rankings

    Durham University Business School has been recognised as a global leader for its commitment and focus on sustainability teaching and practice, being placed 2nd in the UK, 4th in Europe and amongst the top 10 globally in this year’s Corporate Knights Better World MBA ranking.
    Corporate Knights Top 10 Ranking Logo
  • MBA Mentor of the Year 2023

    Each year, alongside their programme, our Durham MBA (Full-time) students are offered the support of a mentor to help them navigate the demands of MBA study and prepare for the transition to the workplace. Each year the students can nominate their mentor for Mentor of the Year.
    Photo of Nabil Parkar MBA Mentor of the Year 2023

MBA Top 10 Globally in 2023 Corporate Knights Rankings

Durham University Business School has been recognised as a global leader for its commitment and focus on sustainability teaching and practice, being placed 2nd in the UK, 4th in Europe and amongst the top 10 globally in this year’s Corporate Knights Better World MBA ranking.
Corporate Knights Top 10 Ranking Logo

MBA Mentor of the Year 2023

Each year, alongside their programme, our Durham MBA (Full-time) students are offered the support of a mentor to help them navigate the demands of MBA study and prepare for the transition to the workplace. Each year the students can nominate their mentor for Mentor of the Year.
Photo of Nabil Parkar MBA Mentor of the Year 2023

Upcoming events

Governance And Accountability In Reshaping Public Services: Open Challenges And Wicked Problems Of The 21st Century

Monday 11 December 2023 - Tuesday 12 December 2023
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Durham University Business School
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QS MBA Fair - Toronto

Saturday 10 February 2024 - Saturday 10 February 2024
4:30 PM to 7:30 AM
Toronto
Toronto

QS Masters and MBA Fair - Montreal

Tuesday 13 February 2024 - Wednesday 14 February 2024
10:30 PM to 2:00 AM
Montreal
Montreal

Durham Masters Online Information Session 14 February 2024

Wednesday 14 February 2024 - Tuesday 14 March 2023
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Online
Durham Cathedral
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Podcasts

A series of podcasts hosted by Chris Roberts, Engagement Manager with the School’s International, Engagement and Careers team. Listen to career insights from a range of inspirational speakers.

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