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Bank branches closer to their headquarters have greater performance and efficiency

Bank branches geographically closer to the bank’s headquarters have greater levels of output and efficiency, performing better than branches further away, according to new research from our Department of Finance.
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Top 5 UK business school for Masters in Management

The School has ranked in the UK Top 5 for its Masters in Management programme in the 2023 Financial Times rankings.
Graphic showing Top 5 result in FT rankings

Durham Islamic Finance Summer School 2023

Great success as our latest summer school comes to a close.
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Re-accreditation by Association of MBAs upholds triple-crown accreditation

Our MBA programme has been re-accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), confirming our place as a top global business school, committed to excellence in business and management education.
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New Professor in Practice appointments bring financial sector expertise to the classroom

The School has strengthened an already impressive roster of industry experts with the appointment of two new financial sector experts to its Professor in Practice initiative.
Michael Izza and Sarah Pritchard new professors in practice

Traditional male gender roles still dominate in entertainment industry

The characters that actors portray in films, television and on stage conform too closely with traditional gender roles according to new research by Jamie Callahan, Professor of Organisation and Ethics, in collaboration with Northumbria University.
Thomas Pollet, Jamie Callahan and Clare Cook seating in a theatre

The influence of proxy advisors and ESG rating agencies on companies and investors

New research by the School in collaboration with Morrow Sodali, and commissioned by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) sheds light on the profound influence and impact of proxy voting advisors and ESG rating agencies on actions and reporting by FTSE 350 companies, as well as their effect on investors, including asset managers and asset owners
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Sustainable clothing - 6 ways for retailers to alter their manufacturing processes

Dr Helen Goworek examines sustainable fashion, and the pragmatic strategies retailers could implement to improve the sustainability impact of clothing.
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Top 5 UK business school for Masters in Management

The School has ranked in the UK Top 5 for its Masters in Management programme in the 2023 Financial Times rankings.
Graphic showing Top 5 result in FT rankings

Durham Islamic Finance Summer School 2023

Great success as our latest summer school comes to a close.
Large group of islamic finance students in the courtyard of the business school

Upcoming events

DREAM VSET Seminar with Daron Acemoglu

Thursday 28 September 2023 - Thursday 28 September 2023
4:00 PM to 5:15 PM
Online

DREAM VSET Seminar with Xiaosheng Mu

Thursday 5 October 2023 - Thursday 5 October 2023
4:00 PM to 5:15 PM
Online

QS World Grad School Tour - Athens

Tuesday 10 October 2023 - Tuesday 10 October 2023
5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
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DREAM VSET Seminar with Rohit Lamba

Thursday 12 October 2023 - Thursday 12 October 2023
4:00 PM to 5:15 PM
Online
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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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