In this episode of Academia et al, Zeinab El Khateeb speaks with Dr Gideon Sappor about the people and experiences that shaped his academic path. From his early ambitions in Ghana, Gideon traces the influence of his parents, his teachers, his PhD supervisor and senior colleagues who helped him understand how to develop and stay focused. He also reflects on inclusion, academic identity and the advice he would give to those beginning a career in research or higher education.More about Dr Gideon Sappor and his work: <a href="https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/2026/jun/village-behind-career-academia-et-al">https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/2026/jun/village-behind-career-academia-et-al</a>More IOE Insights podcasts: <a href="https://uclioe.info/podcast">https://uclioe.info/podcast</a> UCL Institute of Education: <a href="https://ucl.ac.uk/ioe">https://ucl.ac.uk/ioe</a>

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