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.
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.
Work With Us
Our research is internationally renowned, both for its academic rigour and the benefits it brings to society as a whole.
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.
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.
Our PhD Programme
Gain a world-class education, our programmes combine academic excellence and outstanding research.
Upcoming events
CCSC Seminar with Jennifer Barhorst (College of Charleston)
Monday 14 October 2024 - Monday 14 October 2024
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Durham University Business School
GSC Seminar with Prof Ursula F. Ott (Nottingham Trent)
Wednesday 16 October 2024 - Wednesday 16 October 2024
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Waterside Building, Durham University Business School
2nd Durham-Bristol Banking Policy Forum: Climate change and banking regulation and supervision
Thursday 24 October 2024 - Thursday 24 October 2024
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Lady Hale Moot Court Room, 8-10 Berkeley Square, Bristol BS8 1HH
The landscape of public-service delivery: changes, challenges and compromises in a modern society
Thursday 9 January 2025 - Friday 10 January 2025
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Collingwood College, Durham University