Anna Maria Geli de Ciurana

Born in Girona on 18 October 1950.
Married with two children.


• Degree in Biological Science from the University of Barcelona (1973)
• Doctorate in Philosophy from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (1985)
• Professor of Experimental Science Education at the University of Girona

Previous positions:
• Director of the Department of Subject-Specific Education at the University of Girona (June 04-December 05)
• Dean of the Faculty of Education and Psychology of the University of Girona (January - June 04)
• General Secretary for Families of the Government of Catalonia (02- 04)
• Vice-Rector for Academic Policy of the University of Girona (93- 02)
• Voting member of the Interuniversity Board of Catalonia (95-02)
• Voting member of the Social Council of the University of Girona (94-02)

Research and doctoral supervision:
• Director of the Environmental and Science Education Research Group of the University of Girona (GRHCS02)
• Director of the Interuniversity Doctoral Programme in Environmental Education of the University of Girona (1998-2004)

University network coordination:
• International Network on Sustainability in Higher Education (ACES Network) of the European Commission
• Thematic Network for Curriculum Greening of University Studies (ACEU) of the Ministry of Universities, Innovation and Enterprise (formerly DURSI) of the Government of Catalonia

Lines of research:
• Curriculum greening of university studies and of compulsory education
• Teacher training
• Environmental education programme assessment and participation

International association memberships:
• European Science Education Research Association (ESERA)
• Association for Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE)
• Association of Teachers and Researchers in Experimental Science Education (APICE)
• Association of Experts and Teachers of Earth Science Education (AEPECT)

She is currently Rector of the University of Girona.


Girona, May 2007