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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.
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Malaysian partnership to develop financiers and regulators

We are working with the Securities Commission Malaysia to develop the financiers and regulators of the future.
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Leaders who fail to “walk the talk” suffer emotional and performance setbacks

Leaders who say one thing but do another aren’t just letting their teams down, they’re harming their own performance too.
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Promoting diversity can alienate loyal customers: New research highlights risks and solutions

Brands risk losing loyal customers when diversity initiatives feel irrelevant or inauthentic to their customer base.
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Sixty years of world-class education, research and impact

Our Business School has marked its 60th anniversary with a plea to the UK Government to support innovation in the North of England.
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Spinout launches mental health programme for entrepreneurs in Denmark

Durham University spinout Mind Your Business has partnered with Danish Entrepreneurs to deliver a nationwide mental health and business development programme across Denmark.
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Business School and FSB forge strategic partnership to champion the region’s SMEs

As part of the 60th anniversary celebrations, Durham University Business School has launched a strategic partnership with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to strengthen support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the North East.
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Business School celebrates strong performance in QS World University Rankings 2026

Durham University has once again been recognised as one of the world’s leading institutions, ranking in the Top 100 globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
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Financial Times Masters in Finance Ranking highlights Durham’s Global Top 20 Careers Support

Durham University Business School has once again been recognised in the prestigious Financial Times Masters in Finance 2025 ranking, placing 58th among 70 leading global institutions.
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Global experts meet in Durham for DBA sustainability conference

Durham University Business School hosted the third International DBA Conference, led by Professor Karena Yan, with a focus on sustainability and innovation. The event welcomed global delegates for a day of insight and impact.
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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.
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Green HR practices boost innovation

Organisations that embrace green human resource management (HRM) practices encourage environmentally focused creativity among employees, driving innovation and competitiveness.
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