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Celebrating mentorship excellence: 2025 MBA Mentor of the Year announced 

Each year, alongside their programme, Durham MBA (Full-time) students are paired with a mentor to help them navigate the demands of study and prepare for their transition into the workplace. Students are then invited to nominate their mentor for the annual Mentor of the Year award, recognising outstanding support and contribution.
2025 Mentor of the Year Irshad Paurobally

Girls in female-dominated classrooms see greater career success, study finds

Girls who study in classrooms with higher numbers of girls than boys during early childhood education are more likely to gain greater financial and professional success later in life, according to new research from Durham University Business School.
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Durham University Business School celebrates QS 2026 success in milestone year

The School has achieved strong results in the QS 2026 Global MBA and Business Masters rankings, highlighting our industry links and commitment to graduate employability.
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Childhood trauma linked to lower stock market investment in adulthood

People who lose a parent during childhood are significantly less likely to invest in the stock market later in life.
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R&D disclosures can predict future earnings - if investors focus on language, not just figures

Investors looking to predict future company performance should pay closer attention to the language used in R&D disclosures rather than just the financial figures.
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Malaysian partnership to develop financiers and regulators

We are working with the Securities Commission Malaysia to develop the financiers and regulators of the future.
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Durham and Newcastle Universities partner with P&G to drive industrial decarbonisation

A major collaboration between Durham University, Newcastle University and Procter & Gamble (P&G) has resulted in the development of a new framework to support industrial decarbonisation in the consumer goods sector.
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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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Bold but pragmatic: how we harness Northern innovation without hurting the Golden Triangle

A new report from the Northern Powerhouse Partnership shines a spotlight on the North of England’s innovation ecosystem, exploring its role in driving productivity and unlocking future economic potential. The report is co-authored by Professor Kieran Fernandes, Executive Dean of Durham Business School. Here he delves into how the region can harness its innovation strengths to fuel long-term growth and prosperity.
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Malaysian partnership to develop financiers and regulators

We are working with the Securities Commission Malaysia to develop the financiers and regulators of the future.
A man and a woman sitting at a desk, signing a document, smiling at the camera.

Upcoming events

QS Discover MBA Fair - Tokyo

Tuesday 28 October 2025 - Tuesday 28 October 2025
6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Tokyo
City of Tokyo

'Rethinking vulnerability: Breathing, grieving and appearing as sites of/for organizing', a seminar by Prof Melissa Tyler (University of Essex)

Wednesday 29 October 2025 - Wednesday 29 October 2025
2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Durham University Business School, Waterside Building
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Access MBA Fair - Toronto

Wednesday 12 November 2025 - Wednesday 12 November 2025
5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Toronto
Toronto

Access MBA Fair - Montreal

Saturday 15 November 2025 - Saturday 15 November 2025
11:00 AM to 2:45 PM
Montreal
Montreal
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Podcasts

A series of podcasts hosted by Professor Joanna Berry, Associate Dean for Engagement and Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Business School. Listen to business insights from industry experts, balanced with the latest academic thinking, as they explore the art and science of leadership.

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