Durham University Business School

01/10/2026

🎓 Introducing our 2027 MBA Scholarships

Our 2027 MBA scholarships recognise exceptional candidates who demonstrate leadership potential, professional achievement, and a commitment to positive impact.

We welcome applications from ambitious professionals looking to accelerate their careers, expand their management capabilities and increase their impact.

Find out more about eligibility criteria, deadlines and application requirements: https://brnw.ch/21x65y5

29/09/2026

Durham alumnus Chris de Jong has been named our MBA Mentor of the Year 🎉

The annual award recognises mentors who make an exceptional contribution to the student experience, providing guidance, encouragement and real-world insights to MBA students.

Chris was nominated by his mentee for the difference he made throughout the year, supporting both professional development and personal growth.

Read the full story and find out more about the Durham MBA mentoring scheme: 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x62F2


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28/09/2026

🎓 Explore our 2027 Master's scholarships

Our scholarships support outstanding students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential and the ambition to make a difference.

We offer scholarship opportunities across a range of Durham University Business School Master's programmes, with eligibility criteria, deadlines and application requirements varying by award.

👉 Find out more at: https://brnw.ch/21x60J4

📅 Applications for Master’s programmes starting in 2027 open on 1 October 2026.

18/09/2026

Join us this October as we head to MBA and Masters recruitment fairs in Europe, North Africa and East Asia.

Book your place to meet our team, explore our MBA and Master’s programmes, and find out more about studying at Durham. Locations below:

📍 Paris, France
Access MBA | 3 October

📍 Casablanca, Morocco
Access MBA | 10 October

📍 Dublin, Ireland
QS MBA | 27 October

📍 Tokyo, Japan
QS MBA | 27 October

📍 Shanghai, China
QS Masters and MBA | 31 October

Sign up, or find out more about all our events, up to and including December here > https://brnw.ch/21x5MB1

16/09/2026

Fantastic news for our programmes 🎉

Durham University Business School's MBA has risen 20 places in the latest QS Global MBA and Business Masters Rankings 2027 🌍🎉

The programme is now ranked joint-70th in the world and 30th in Europe.

The rankings also highlight the strength of our Masters portfolio, with five programmes ranked among the world's top 60.

Read more: https://brnw.ch/21x5Jes

11/09/2026

What type of leader are you?

In an article for Training Magazine, Associate Professor Karolina Neiberle, alongside Professors Susanne Braun and Olga Epitropaki, explores why authentic leadership begins with understanding your own leadership story.

Their research identifies three leadership identities: singular, dual and plural. The findings suggest that plural leaders who draw on experiences across work, life and community are better equipped to lead with authenticity, resilience and empathy.

Read more: https://brnw.ch/21x5BOL

10/09/2026

What makes an application stand out from others? 🤔

In a recent Financial Times article on applying for a Master's in Management postgraduate student Kushalini Paul shares why authenticity matters more than a "perfect" CV.

Read more 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21x5AT7

Students and staff share advice for those considering the pre-experience degree, plus AI and applications

10/09/2026

Could feeling like an impostor make you a better leader? 🤔

Research led by our Business School has been recognised as a finalist in the 2026 Evidence-Based Leadership Development Award.

The study explores how leaders can learn from self-doubt through an innovative teaching tool called the Two Islands exercise 🏝️

Learn more 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21x5AB5


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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