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Wives earning more than husbands linked to rising mental health diagnoses in couples
Hedging political risk boosts portfolio performance
Optimistic Federal Reserve language reduces market uncertainty and risk aversion
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Celebrating mentorship excellence: 2025 MBA Mentor of the Year announced
Each year, alongside their programme, Durham MBA (Full-time) students are paired with a mentor to help them navigate the demands of study and prepare for their transition into the workplace. Students are then invited to nominate their mentor for the annual Mentor of the Year award, recognising outstanding support and contribution.

Girls in female-dominated classrooms see greater career success, study finds
Durham University Business School celebrates QS 2026 success in milestone year
Childhood trauma linked to lower stock market investment in adulthood
R&D disclosures can predict future earnings - if investors focus on language, not just figures
Malaysian partnership to develop financiers and regulators
Leaders who fail to “walk the talk” suffer emotional and performance setbacks
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.

Strategic patience is the smartest response to Trump’s tariffs
Seven ways to be a successful remote-working manager
Durham University Business School celebrates QS 2026 success in milestone year
The School has achieved strong results in the QS 2026 Global MBA and Business Masters rankings, highlighting our industry links and commitment to graduate employability.
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Bold but pragmatic: how we harness Northern innovation without hurting the Golden Triangle
Malaysian partnership to develop financiers and regulators
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