A lack of suitable childcare options is inflicting huge financial and emotional strain on vulnerable families, according to new research involving Durham academics.

In this Q&A, alum Omar Bilgin Mawson shares how he launched Smokefree Innovations, a start-up tackling youth vaping and vape waste. Backed by Durham’s enterprise support, he’s pioneering Flair - a safe, sustainable alternative to nicotine products.

Remote working has become a mainstream practice globally, but its effects on innovation can differ dramatically depending on the cultural context of a country.

Final-year Management and Marketing students are engaging in the Behavioural Science Marketing Project - a practical, industry-focused alternative to the traditional dissertation.

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.

In 2025, we proudly celebrate 60 years of shaping business education, driving world-class research, and making a lasting impact on global society.

CEOs with high academic qualifications are more likely to pursue corporate decarbonisation than those with lower levels of education, according to research by Durham University Business School.

We need a mindset shift in the next generation of global leaders, a global business leader has said.

The Waterside, our new Business School location, has been officially opened, with the keynote speaker Paul Polman calling on business leaders to adopt a ‘net positive’ mindset, focused on exploring what more good they can do.

We are delighted to welcome Professor Kieran Fernandes as our new Executive Dean, following the retirement of Professor Cathy Cassell.

Empathetic leaders who show care and concern for their workers’ wellbeing are more likely to boost remote and hybrid staff performance.

Our Online MBA ranks in the global Top 10 in the Financial Times 2025, highlighting our commitment to high-quality, flexible education for professionals worldwide.