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Call for papers for the 12th International Colloquium on Nonprofit, Arts, Heritage, and Social Marketing

Colloquium theme: "Engagement in arts, heritage and social marketing".

(19 Jun 2013) » More about Call for papers

Cheng Siwei, leading Chinese academic, awarded honorary professorship

Professor Cheng

Cheng Siwei, Dean of the School of Management at the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences was appointed Honorary Professor to Durham University Business School on Tuesday 28 May. 

(3 Jun 2013) » More about Cheng Siwei, leading Chinese academic, awarded honorary professorship

Durham University Business School hosts presentation on state of M&A activity

Robert Gillespie

Robert Gillespie, Director General of The Takeover Panel and Chair of Durham University Council, delivered a presentation on Wednesday (29 May) on the topic of takeovers and mergers in the changing international business landscape. 

(3 Jun 2013) » More about Durham University Business School hosts presentation on state of M&A activity

Durham University Business School awarded maximum AMBA re-accreditation

The Association of MBAs (AMBA) has re-accredited Durham University Business School’s (Durham) MBA programmes for the next five years, the maximum period that can be awarded. 

The confirmation follows a robust review in which the Durham MBA programme’s standards in teaching, curriculum and student interaction were evaluated against the highest international benchmarks. The School has successfully retained this mark of achievement since 1983, the first year accreditation was offered. 

(30 May 2013) » More about Durham University Business School awarded maximum AMBA re-accreditation

Big business could learn survival lessons from family businesses according to new report

Dr Louise Scholes

Family businesses are less likely to fail than big business because they are usually made up of a well functioning and diverse board of directors who are able to advise effectively, according to a report published today by researchers from Imperial College Business School, Leeds University Business School and Durham University Business School.

(22 May 2013) » More about Big business could learn survival lessons from family businesses according to new report

Durham University Business School awards latest FD Ellis MBA Scholarship

Carolina Jiménez Castro

The recipient of the Business School's' annual FD Ellis MBA Scholarship has been selected, it is Carolina Jimenez Castro.

(13 May 2013) » More about Durham University Business School awards latest FD Ellis MBA Scholarship

Student success with IBM internship programme

Jessica Evans

Congratulations to Jessica Evans, a Durham Univeristy Business School 2nd year Business and Management student from John Snow College, Queen's Campus, who has successfully secured a place on the IBM Extreme Blue internship programme.

(13 May 2013) » More about Student success with IBM internship programme

The secrets of global business success

Toni Mascolo

TONI&GUY founder and CEO Toni Mascolo speaks at Durham University Business School on the secrets of his global business success

(10 May 2013) » More about The secrets of global business success

More than a game: exploring new digital frontiers

Professor Kiran Fernandes

A groundbreaking new initiative led by the University of York, Durham University Business School and Cass Business School, part of City University London, aims to unlock the potential for scientific and social benefits in digital games.

(6 May 2013) » More about More than a game: exploring new digital frontiers

Durham University Business School announces three new senior appointments

The Business School strengthens its international faculty with three new senior appointments: Professors Robert Lord, Tooraj Jamasb and Kiran Fernandes.

(1 May 2013) » More about Durham University Business School announces three new senior appointments

Durham Speaker Series - latest event news

Graham Oldroyd

Durham Speaker Series - The fifth event in the 2012-13 Durham Speaker Series took place last week where Graham Oldroyd from Bridgepoint spoke on Private Equity and how to build company value in recessionary times.

(29 Apr 2013) » More about Durham Speaker Series - latest event news

The Dragons' Decision

Winner Team - 1812

Durham University Business School has selected the successful team in its Dragons' Den Competition 2013.

Six teams fought their way through to the DUBS final which took place last night (Wednesday 24th April) at the University's Calman Learning Centre. Each team made a 6-minute pitch to a panel of 'Dragons' comprising three business professionals: Tony Coyle, MD of The Virtual Centre, Annabel Cornish, MD of The Zebra Group, and Suzanne Auty, Enterprise Coordinator at Durham University's Careers, Employability and Enterprise Centre.

(26 Apr 2013) » More about The Dragons' Decision

UK GDP figures - DUBS academic comments

Professor Richard Harris

Professor Richard Harris (Durham University Business School ) comments on today's annoucement that the UK's GDP has risen by 0.3%. (25 April 2013).

(25 Apr 2013) » More about UK GDP figures - DUBS academic comments

British Embassy Athens hosts Business School D8 event

Dr Christos Tsinopoulos

The latest in Durham University Business School's D8 series of events took place last Friday (12 April) in the stunning venue of the British Embassy, Athens.

(19 Apr 2013) » More about British Embassy Athens hosts Business School D8 event

Durham academic presenting at the NAFSA 2013 Annual Conference

Dr Amir Michael

Dr Amir Michael and Ms Daniela Slanickova from Durham University Business School will take part in this year's NAFSA (The Association of International Educators) 2013 Annual Conference which takes place between 26-31 May in St Louis, Missouri, USA.

The NAFSA Annual Conference brings together more than 8,000 professionals in the field of international education for training workshops, educational sessions, networking opportunities, and special events.

This year Durham University Business School's Dr Michael will be presenting on a collaborative project undertaken by Durham and the Universities of Melbourne and Victoria on the topic of social responsibility through partnerships.

There is more information on the conference available online on the NAFSA website

(18 Apr 2013)

Enhanced, Extended, Environmental

Work is progressing well on the School’s ambitious programme of expansion and refurbishment. Part of Durham University’s long-term development strategy, this major investment will provide contemporary and inspiring state-of-the-art facilities.

(18 Apr 2013) » More about Enhanced, Extended, Environmental

New Experimental Laboratory facilities open for business

Experimental lab facility - Wolfson

Staff and students at Durham University Business School are now able to put to use new Experimental Laboratory facilies located in the Wolfson Building, Queen's Campus, Stockton.

(18 Apr 2013) » More about New Experimental Laboratory facilities open for business

The Durham Global MBA - online

Interested in MBA study but classroom-based instruction is not an option? The Durham MBA can now be studied entirely online via our state-of-the-art virtual learning environment, visit The Global MBA to learn more.

(12 Apr 2013)

China-UK Entrepreneurship Challenge Launched

Kiran Fernandes

Kiran Fernandes, Professor of Operations Management at Durham University Business School, presents on the importance of ‘Knowledge Transfer between Universities and Industry’ at the launch today (10 April 2013) of the China-UK Entrepreneurship Challenge Competition.

(10 Apr 2013) » More about China-UK Entrepreneurship Challenge Launched

DUBS Dean, Professor Rob Dixon, appointed to AMBA board

Professor Rob Dixon

Professor Rob Dixon, Dean of Durham University Business School, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the UK Association of MBAs (AMBA).

(11 Mar 2013) » More about DUBS Dean, Professor Rob Dixon, appointed to AMBA board

DUBS included in Financial Times Online MBA Lisiting 2013

Durham University Business School once again features in the Financial Times Online MBA Listing. Both the School's Global MBA and Global MBA (Finance) are included in the 2013 listing which is compiled annually by the Financial Times and was published today (11 March 2013)

(11 Mar 2013) » More about DUBS included in Financial Times Online MBA Lisiting 2013

Durham joins forces with RAF to offer MBAs to senior officers

In one of the first educational programmes of its kind, Durham University Business School has joined forces with the Royal Air Force (RAF) to provide senior officers direct access the school’s Global MBA programme.

(4 Mar 2013) » More about Durham joins forces with RAF to offer MBAs to senior officers

IBM’s UK VP of Marketing speaks at Durham Speaker Series event

Caroline Taylor

Last week saw Caroline Taylor, IBM’s UK VP of Marketing, deliver a talk on responsible business, as part of Durham University Business School Speaker Series.

(25 Feb 2013) » More about IBM’s UK VP of Marketing speaks at Durham Speaker Series event

Durham University Business School offers part-fee scholarships to outstanding Indian candidates

Durham University Business School is pleased to announce it is offering two part-fee scholarship awards to candidates from India applying for selected postgraduate programmes beginning September 2013.

(22 Feb 2013) » More about Durham University Business School offers part-fee scholarships to outstanding Indian candidates

Full fee MBA Scholarship on offer at Durham University Business School

Dr David Ellis

Durham University Business School, one of the UK’s top providers of business education, is once again offering a chance to win a full-fee scholarship for its full-time MBA programme.

(6 Feb 2013) » More about Full fee MBA Scholarship on offer at Durham University Business School

TONI&GUY founder and CEO Toni Mascolo appointed Honorary Professor at Durham University Business School

Toni Mascolo

Cavaliere Ufficiale G T Mascolo OBE, founder of the international hairdressing chain TONI&GUY, has been appointed as an Honorary Professor at Durham University Business School.

(6 Feb 2013) » More about TONI&GUY founder and CEO Toni Mascolo appointed Honorary Professor at Durham University Business School

New Executive MA programmes on offer

Durham University Business School is launching four new Executive Masters programmes: Executive MAs in Management, Marketing, HRM, and Entrepreneurship.

(23 Jan 2013) » More about New Executive MA programmes on offer

Executive MBA Scholarship - winner announced

Jon Kilmartin

A full-fee scholarship for Durham University Business School’s world renowned Executive MBA has been awarded to Jon Kilmartin.

The recipient of the Scholarship was selected via committee following a competitive application process.

(14 Jan 2013) » More about Executive MBA Scholarship - winner announced

Durham Business School re-named

Durham Business School is to be re-branded as Durham University Business School to better align it with its parent organisation Durham University - one of the world’s leading research and teaching universities.

(30 Oct 2012) » More about Durham Business School re-named