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
Institutional affiliations
University
Year founded
1989
Age (years)
International Boundaries Research Unit
 36
United Kingdom average
 37
Global average
 32
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
 33
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%
% Female researchers
2019
International Boundaries Research Unit
 43%
United Kingdom average
 32%
Global average
 35%

Social

Likes (2023)
International Boundaries Research Unit
 877
United Kingdom average
 40,643
Global average
 26,974
Likes (2022)
International Boundaries Research Unit
 833
Likes (2021)
International Boundaries Research Unit
 825
Followers (2025)
International Boundaries Research Unit
 741
United Kingdom average
 30,269
Global average
 20,551
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
 16,450
Global average
 16,415

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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