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    • Winter 2015 Edition

      In this issue... we feature DUBS academic, Oliver Mallett's, research on late career self-employment as well as look at the 'Emergence of Market Orders'. We also focus on the Business School's latest Financial Times Global MBA ranking and take a look at how you can boost your Management and Career Progression.

    • Autumn 2014 Edition

      In this issue... Financial Times' Martin Wolf debates the future of economic teaching and we review the DUBS Shanghai Corporate Forum which hosted leading Durham academics and emphasised continued opportunity for Chinese FDI into Europe. We also feature our managerial instights including articles on the Scottish Referendum and the multiple influences on corporate governance practise in Nigeria.

    • Summer 2014 Edition

      In this issue... with most of the world currently gripped by the World Cup, we thought this an opportune moment to share some of the latest football-themed research from Business School. Dr Mat Hughes examines the difference between the long and short-term impacts of managerial change, and Dr John Moffat explores the exodus of players to foreign leagues in the 'Muscle Drain vs. Brain Gain' paper.

    • Spring 2014 Edition

      In this issue... we focus on the School's careers offering, looking in particular at the career management sessions available to alumni, in addition to the various articles aimed at helping our alumni invest in their future career. Hopefully you will also find the latest round-up of featured jobs and networking opportunities through the School's Local Associations useful.

    • Winter 2014 Edition

      In this issue... we focus on our upcoming series of 2014 webinars featuring a range of topics from 'Rising to the Top of a Business' to 'Managing and Motivating Teams'. These webinars are ideal for all our alumni whether you are just taking your first steps on the career ladder or are looking to climb up the career ladder. We also explore the concept of the '60 Second Career Sales Pitch' and how you can use it in your next interview when asked 'Tell me about yourself'. Along with our career resources we also explore our DUBS Alumni Network Knowledge Portal which features a range of e-journals, continuous professional development tools and a mini lecture series which is updated monthly.

    • Autumn 2013 Edition

      In this issue... we focus on a range of topics aimed at assisting you in your career, whatever stage that may be. Highlights include articles on the career resources offered as part of your free membership to the DUBS Alumni Network such as our LinkedIn webinar led by expert Charles Hardy and tips from leadership coach, Louise Mowbray, on how to 'Build Your Personal Brand'.

    • Summer 2013 Edition

      In this issue... we focus on career resources and support with articles such as '10 Minutes With....' to get noticed by top employers!' and 'Questions to ask at an Informational Interview' aimed at aiding those looking for a job. For those alumni in employment looking to build upon their existing skills, we feature articles on the Business School's new set of Executive Programmes and the 'Top Tips for Salary Negotiation'.

    • Spring 2013 Edition

      In this issue... we feature research from two of our faculty members, Emma Black and Dr Michael Guo, in 'Diversification: Does it really add value? Evidence from China'. We also introduce you to one of the latest additions to our DUBS Alumni Network members’ benefits package, ‘The Marketing and Management Collection’ by Henry Steward Talks. This new resource allows all Alumni Network members free access to hundreds of series of online seminars in marketing, management, finance, law and more which are headed by leading experts in each field.