Meet Dr. Alexandra Griazina: TEDS Programme Lead
Dr. Aleksandra Griazina brings a rare blend of academic insight, technological innovation, and behavioural expertise to her role as TEDS Programme Lead. With over a decade of international experience in higher education, she is passionate about improving how doctoral supervision is designed, delivered, and supported.
“I believe that effective doctoral supervision combines evidence-based practices with a deep understanding of individual learner needs, fostering an environment where both supervisors and students thrive.”
At the heart of Alexandra’s approach is a belief that supervisory excellence must be both evidence-informed and learner-centred. Her academic research explores how behavioural science can be used to enhance decision-making in education—particularly around access, motivation, and support. She currently teaches at Liverpool Hope University as a Senior Lecturer in Business Management, where she leads modules on innovation, marketing strategy, and the future of work.
A long-time EdTech entrepreneur, Alexandra has co-founded award-winning platforms that have transformed the way students find, choose, and access educational opportunities. At StudyQA, she helped build one of the most widely used academic search engines in Eastern Europe, developing AI-powered tools like MyUniBot to support applicants in navigating complex admissions landscapes.
Her career also spans roles at the University of Greenwich and the peer-led platform WeStudy.In, which connected aspiring students with successful university graduates for personalised mentorship. Across all these roles, Aleksandra has focused on using data and design to create more inclusive, empowering educational experiences.
In TEDS, Alexandra plays a pivotal role in organising the programme, developing materials, and facilitating seminars. Her leadership ensures that the training not only aligns with sector standards but also remains responsive to the real-world needs of both supervisors and doctoral researchers.
Alexandra holds a PhD from University College London, where her work examined the intersection of behavioural science, education policy, and global access to opportunity. She continues to champion systems-level change in higher education — whether in the classroom, through research, or by helping institutions reimagine doctoral support for a new generation of scholars.