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Research at the Business School

We work with partners in the UK, around the world and across industry sectors to push boundaries and inform policy – not just keeping up with the latest developments, but setting the agenda to lead business thinking.

We are internationally recognised for the calibre and impact of our research

Our world-class academics work across all major business-related disciplines, and we actively pursue opportunities to work in partnership with organisations to further research thinking. Our research has contributed to significant advances in social policy, economic growth and international development. 

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Our research is internationally renowned, both for its academic rigour and the benefits it brings to society as a whole.

Professor Olga Epitropaki
Deputy Executive Dean (Research)
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Explore our global research

Durham University is a world top 100 university, with 12 of our subjects ranked in the world top 50 and 19 in the world top 100. We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference, globally and locally.

Durham University's Research Impact

Explore Research

Our research covers subject areas across our three departments of Accounting, Economics and Finance, and Management and Marketing.

Our Research Centres

We feed fresh thinking and push the boundaries of how businesses work. Browse our thirteen Research Centres.
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Work With Us

Our research is internationally renowned, both for its academic rigour and the benefits it brings to society as a whole.
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Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021

The REF is the system for assessing the quality of research in UK universities. Read the Business School's impactful REF case studies.

Impact Hub

Find out how we lead, impact and innovate across the business world through our research, business thinking and expert opinion.
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Visiting Academics Programme

Our vibrant Visiting Academics Programme welcomes applications for visits of up to one year from scholars at all stages in their careers.
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Our PhD Programme

Gain a world-class education, our programmes combine academic excellence and outstanding research.
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A Deep Dive into the Future of Work Conference

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Professor Martyna Śliwa

Imagine the Workplace of the Future

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Upcoming events

EFAG Interdisciplinarity, Engagement and Impact Seminar with Prof Charles H. Cho (Schulich School of Business)

Wednesday 4 December 2024 - Wednesday 4 December 2024
3:30 AM to 4:30 AM
Online
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Past futurology and entrepreneurial failure: the Bennie railplane

Wednesday 11 December 2024 - Wednesday 11 December 2024
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Business School The Waterside Building

Past futurology and entrepreneurial failure: the Bennie railplane

Wednesday 11 December 2024 - Wednesday 11 December 2024
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
WB-2011 Boardroom 03 Business School The Waterside Building Riverside Place Durham DH1 1SL
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CLF Virtual Leadeship

Thursday 12 December 2024 - Thursday 12 December 2024
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The Business School's Waterside Building room WB-1005 and on Teams.
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