Neil Graney

Neil Graney is an Associate Professor at the Durham University Business School, where he has served since 2016. Prior to joining Durham, he taught at Northumbria University and the University of Manchester. As Programme Director of Undergraduate Programmes in Business and Management, he specializes in curriculum development aligned with AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB accreditation standards, delivering teaching across undergraduate, postgraduate, and MBA modules.

His research focuses on removing barriers to effective learning, particularly through enhancing student mental health and psychological well-being. He also explores intersections between Mental Health and Well-being in Elite Sport Organizations, Higher Education, and Global Sport Business. Graney's recent work includes collaborations on tourism planning and destination image measurement in the Middle East and GCC countries.

Scientific Awards and Roles:

• Appointed to the Quality Investigations Committee at the Office for Students (2022)
• External Examiner at the University of Lincoln (2020–2024)
• External Examiner at Sheffield Hallam University (2017–2022)
• Fellow of Advance HE (Higher Education Academy) (2011)

Graney teaches modules such as New Venture Creation (BUSI3331), Global Sport Business (BUSI3351), and Global Sport Business (MSc) (BUSI4Q515). His career emphasizes program development, accreditation alignment, and student well-being in academic and sport-related contexts.