International Boundaries Research Unit

IBRU
Durham, United Kingdom

IBRU, affiliated with the University of Durham, works to enhance the resources available for the peaceful resolution of problems associated with international boundaries on land and at sea, including their delimitation, demarcation, and management. IBRU is recognized as an international resource of information and expertise on boundary and territorial issues throughout the world. IBRU has a publication program and organizes conferences and training workshops on boundary and territorial issues. The unit offers a number of consultancy services and has undertaken research for a wide variety of clients, including governments, international organizations, oil and shipping companies, international law firms, NGOs, and academic institutions.

Contact details

Website:
https://www.durham.ac.uk/research/institutes-and-centres/ibru-borders-research/

Address:
Department of Geography, Durham University, Durham DH1 3LE, UK

Country:
United Kingdom

Sub-region:
Northern Europe

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
Global
Operating languages
English

Organisation details

Business model
University institute/center
Year founded
1989
Institutional affiliations
University
Founded by
Founders: Jim Dening and Gerald Blake
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Philip E. Steinberg
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2024): Philip E. Steinberg
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): Philip E. Steinberg
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2025
International Boundaries Research Unit
2
United Kingdom average
32
Global average
87
2024
International Boundaries Research Unit
2
2023
International Boundaries Research Unit
2
% Female staff
2025
International Boundaries Research Unit
50%
United Kingdom average
48%
Global average
50%
2024
International Boundaries Research Unit
50%
2023
International Boundaries Research Unit
50%
Age (years)
International Boundaries Research Unit
37
United Kingdom average
37
Global average
33
% Female researchers
2019
International Boundaries Research Unit
43%
United Kingdom average
32%
Global average
35%

Social

Facebook
Likes (2023)
International Boundaries Research Unit
877
United Kingdom average
40,789
Global average
26,974
Likes (2022)
International Boundaries Research Unit
833
Likes (2021)
International Boundaries Research Unit
825
Twitter
Followers (2025)
International Boundaries Research Unit
741
United Kingdom average
28,696
Global average
19,804
Followers (2024)
International Boundaries Research Unit
63,366
Followers (2022)
International Boundaries Research Unit
773
Followers (2025)
International Boundaries Research Unit
117
United Kingdom average
15,490
Global average
15,826

Data notes

Last updated: 10/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: NIRA Think Tank Directory, Organisation´s website
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