Gemma Diaz Garolera

Gemma Diaz Garolera is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Pedagogy at the University of Girona (UdG), where she is also a member of the Institute of Educational Research and the Research Group on Diversity. She teaches in the Degree in Social Education, the Dual Degree in Early Childhood and Primary Education, and the Master's in Inclusive Education and Diversity.

Her research focuses on the social and educational inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities, particularly in areas such as friendship development, independent living, support networks, and inclusive research methodologies. She employs qualitative, mixed, and participatory approaches in her work.

Her publications and research projects reflect a strong commitment to equity and inclusion, with funding from national and regional agencies as well as NGOs. Though specific articles are not listed, her scholarly output includes indexed journal articles, book chapters, and conference presentations.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards explicitly mentioned.

She has supervised or collaborated on multiple competitive research projects funded by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness, the Ministry of Science and Innovation, AGAUR, and the University of Girona. Additional projects were supported by organizations such as Dincat, Special Olympics, Plena Inclusión, and the Vilanova i la Geltrú City Council. She has also conducted research stays at Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Universidad de Cantabria, and Trinity College Dublin.

She is affiliated with the Research Group on Diversity and the Institute of Educational Research at UdG, where she contributes to advancing inclusive educational practices through collaborative and community-engaged research.