Research at the Business School
We work with partners in the UK, around the world and across industry sectors to push boundaries and inform policy – not just keeping up with the latest developments, but setting the agenda to lead business thinking.
We are internationally recognised for the calibre and impact of our research
Our world-class academics work across all major business-related disciplines, and we actively pursue opportunities to work in partnership with organisations to further research thinking. Our research has contributed to significant advances in social policy, economic growth and international development.
Our research is internationally renowned, both for its academic rigour and the benefits it brings to society as a whole.
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Durham University is a world top 100 university, with 12 of our subjects ranked in the world top 50 and 19 in the world top 100. We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference, globally and locally.
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Our research covers subject areas across our three departments of Accounting, Economics and Finance, and Management and Marketing.
Our Research Centres
Work With Us
Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
Impact Hub
Visiting Academics Programme
Our PhD Programme
A Deep Dive into the Future of Work Conference
Professor Martyna Śliwa
Imagine the Workplace of the Future