Durham University Business School

04/09/2026

We’re heading to London and Istanbul this month, where you can meet our team, explore our MBA and master’s programmes, and find out more about studying at Durham.

📍 London, UK
Access Masters | 16 September

📍 Istanbul, Türkiye
QS Discover MBA & Masters Fair | 26 September

Find out more and book your place here > https://brnw.ch/21x5rlt

03/09/2026

How we build friendships at work could have a bigger impact on our careers than we realise.

New research co-authored by Professor Andrew Parker, featured in the Financial Times, explores the different ways women and men form workplace networks and the opportunities those connections can create.

Read more 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21x5pDE

They build tighter, more genuine connections that may not always be to their advantage

01/09/2026

"I entered the programme knowing that I might want to build a business one day, but without a fully developed idea or a clear understanding of how to take one forward."

The Entrepreneurship modules on the Durham MBA help you explore ideas, challenge your assumptions, and shape them into viable business models.

Full-time MBA student Amanda Powers found the experience turned a broad ambition into a realistic venture concept, giving her the confidence and practical grounding to take her entrepreneurial goals further.

Could the Durham MBA be your next step towards bringing your idea to life? Find out more https://brnw.ch/21x5lmu

26/08/2026

How do workplace friendships differ between men and women?

A new study led by Professor Andrew Parker from our Department of Management and Marketing found women are more likely to build close-knit friendship groups at work, while men tend to form more selective one-to-one relationships.

Researchers say these differences could influence workplace networks and access to career opportunities.

Find out more 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21x5doc

25/08/2026

All episodes are out now - Season three of The Business of Being a Postgrad! 🎧

A huge thank you to all of our incredible guests for sharing their stories with us this year. From student journeys and career ambitions to conversations with our colleagues, it has been a pleasure showcasing the diverse experiences that make up our postgraduate community.

We’d also like to wish all of our student guests the very best for the future and thank them for being part of the podcast.

Thank you to everyone who has listened, shared, and supported the podcast. Whether you’ve been with us since episode one or have just discovered the podcast, now is the perfect time to explore all three seasons.

🎧 Search The business of being a postgrad on your favourite podcast platform or visit the Durham University Business School website: https://brnw.ch/21x5bwi

24/08/2026

Companies with strong political connections may be more likely to escape scrutiny over greenwashing, according to new research from our Business School.

Led by Professor Joseph Amankwah-Amoah, the study suggests that businesses investing heavily in lobbying and political engagement can face less criticism of their environmental claims, allowing misleading sustainability messaging to flourish.

The researchers are calling for stronger safeguards, greater transparency and independent oversight to help ensure organisations are held accountable for their environmental claims.

Read more 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21x5alM

20/08/2026

To close out season three, we're joined by Sophie Holland, Principal of Ustinov College, to explore the unique College experience at Durham and what makes postgraduate life in College so special.

Sophie shares insights into the role of College communities, the opportunities available to postgraduate students, and how Ustinov College supports students in building connections, friendships, and a sense of belonging throughout their time at Durham.

Listen now search The Business of Being a Postgrad on your favourite podcast platform or visit our website. https://brnw.ch/21x54hh

18/08/2026

In today's new episode, Kitty, an MSc Marketing student from the UK, shares her experience of progressing from undergraduate to postgraduate study at Durham University and making the most of every opportunity along the way.

We also talk about staying involved in student life through College activities and take a deep dive into the influencer and content marketing project that has been one of the highlights of her programme.

Listen now search The business of being a postgrad on your favourite podcast platform or visit our website https://brnw.ch/21x50HF

13/08/2026

What does it take to make the most of your postgraduate experience? In our latest episode, Gowrangi, an MSc Finance (Finance and Investment) student from India, shares how she has balanced academic learning with opportunities beyond the classroom.

We talk about her favourite modules and how they have helped her develop practical finance skills, her experience working as an International Student Ambassador, and what life at Trevelyan College has meant to her during her time at Durham.

Listen now, search The business of being a postgrad on your favourite podcast platform or visit our website https://brnw.ch/21x4Tya

12/08/2026

How can research help shape labour market policy at the highest international level?

🌍 Join Durham University Business School's Policy Hub for a high-profile panel discussion on Global Business and Labour Market Policy in Flux: the ILO, the World Bank, and the UK.

We're delighted to welcome leading voices from the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the World Bank, including Dr Sangheon Lee, Chief Economist of the ILO's research department, and Dr Valeria Perotti, Manager of the World Bank's Business Ready (B-READY) programme.

Alongside experts from Durham University and the University of Cambridge, the panel will explore the challenges shaping global business and labour market policy, and the role that high-quality research plays in informing policy decisions with international impact.

📅 14 September 2026
🕑 2pm-3.45pm
📍 Waterside, Durham University Business School

Registration is essential. Find out more and register: https://brnw.ch/21x4RO8