Durham University is world-leading in academic fields, but we also pride ourselves on challenging you to participate above and beyond your academic commitments.
Think Tanks are a space for students that encourages a forum of discussion and networking on current issues, sharing views and insights. The topic for our 2025 Global Week Think Tank will be 'Lessons in Leadership: Argue like you are right, listen like you are wrong', hosted by Saul Betmead de Chasteigner, Associate Fellow, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. This session will be an exploration of leadership through the lens of cognitive biases and the importance of asking difficult questions.
Within this session, attendees will learn about aspects of negotiation and considerations on how to negotiate within cross-cultural settings.
A comprehensive introduction to responsible and accountable value-based leadership open to all students.Online: Online programme of engaging tutorials and quizzes via our SharePoint.
In-person: Training day with the uniformed services and workshops on leadership skills with industry experts.
Bespoke Programme: If you are a college or student group, we can facilitate tailored leadership training. Please contact us.
The Leadership Academy has been curated for student leaders who aspire to shape their team, community and University as the leaders of tomorrow!
Unlock your full leadership potential through the Durham University Leadership Academy. A transformative and highly competitive, one-year programme designed to support you in your leadership role whilst at university as you develop key leadership networks and competencies through our programme of events and collaborative networking and mentoring opportunities.
To learn more about how you can take your leadership development to the next level please visit our Leadership Academy SharePoint site.
A bank of online resources introducing concepts of leadership on our SharePoint account.
Bite-sized introduction to concepts of leadership.Self-directed learning.
Highly competitive year-long programme designed to help your personal, leadership and professional development.
Alongside our programmes, we host discussion forums for students, to engage and share leadership concepts.
We offer a diverse selection of courses from leaders of various industries and cultural establishments who are alumni or partners. These are delivered virtually as short presentations followed by interactive discussions and questions.
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