Dr Riadh Ghemmour

I’m Riadh from Algeria, and I completed my PhD in Education at the School of Education in 2022. Exeter was home for five years, and honestly, it was a wonderful chapter of my life. I chose Exeter because of my supervisor’s expertise. That relationship was foundational to my doctoral journey, but I was also drawn to how green and welcoming the campus felt. The pace of the city suited me perfectly as a student. The university’s support services were excellent, and I found Exeter particularly thoughtful in how it looks after their students. After finishing my PhD, I was ready for something new and made the move to London. I now work at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, which holds a unique place in UK higher education as both a specialist performing arts conservatoire and a member of the University of London. My role lets me draw directly on my education background – I support students’ learning development, academic skills, and research capabilities as they navigate higher education. Outside of my day job, I stay busy with publishing, research projects, and writing online courses for various organisations and publishing companies like SAGE. What I love about this sector is the mobility and flexibility it offers; there’s always room to grow and explore new directions. If you are thinking about pursuing a PhD or wondering what life looks like after graduation, I’d be more than happy to chat about my experience and career path.