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Durham ranks top in UK for MSc International Business
Our MSc International Business has ranked third globally and first in the UK in the QS International Trade rankings.
Business School news

Mobile clinics improve health outcomes and cut costs in developing countries
Mobile healthcare clinics can help people live longer, healthier lives while also reducing healthcare costs.
Research news
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.
Student news
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.
Global research
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.
Business School news
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.
Global research
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.
Global research
Mobile clinics improve health outcomes and cut costs in developing countries
Mobile healthcare clinics can help people live longer, healthier lives while also reducing healthcare costs.

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.
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.
Durham ranks top in UK for MSc International Business
Our MSc International Business has ranked third globally and first in the UK in the QS International Trade rankings.

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.
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.
Upcoming events
Ballot Richness and Information Aggregation
Thursday 23 October 2025 - Thursday 23 October 2025
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Room MHL452, Durham University Business School, Mill Hill Lane,
QS Discover MBA Fair - Tokyo
Tuesday 28 October 2025 - Tuesday 28 October 2025
6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Tokyo
Fair Stable Marriages
Wednesday 29 October 2025 - Wednesday 29 October 2025
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Room MHL452, Durham University Business School, Mill Hill Lane,
'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
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.