The International Society of Cultural-historical Activity Research
About ISCAR
ISCAR is a global organization that brings together scholars and practitioners across disciplines and walks of life, engaged in just transitions to sustain life on the planet.
It fosters the century-old tradition of cultural-historical and activity-theoretical research in educational settings, work and communities.
It operates at three levels of governance with country representatives, regional coordinators and an executive board.
Members meet in national events as well as in regional conferences and a triennial international conference.
Welcome!
Barcelona, Spain, 5-7 November 2025
ISCAR 2025 Southern Europe and Middle East Conference
Theme: Towards Equity, Peace and Sustainability in time of Crisis.
We invite scholars to participate in the ISCAR 2025 Regional Southern Europe and Middle East Conference, centered on the theme “Towards Equity, Peace and Sustainability in time of Crisis”. This conference aims to foster dialogue and collaboration around how Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) and related approaches can address the pressing challenges of our time in fostering equitable, inclusive, and sustainable communities.
Membership
Individuals and institutions can join ISCAR as via Ordinary Membership or Institutional Membership with a regular or reduced (student) fee.
The fees are instrumental to generate grants for members who could otherwise not join ISCAR International and Regional Conferences to present their work.
News
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Cultural-historical psychology in BRICS+ countries
The third issue of the open access journal Cultural-Historical Psychology (No. 3–2025) has been published in 2025. The theme of this issue is cultural-historical psychology in the BRICS+ countries (Brazil,...
Cultural-historical psychology in BRICS+ countries
The third issue of the open access journal Cultural-Historical Psychology (No. 3–2025) has been published in 2025. The theme of this issue is cultural-historical psychology in the BRICS+ countries (Brazil,...
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ISCAR statement on the global situation
In the face of the proliferation of armed conflicts in different parts of the world and the gravity of the current situation in Gaza, ISCAR stance is the following: These...
ISCAR statement on the global situation
In the face of the proliferation of armed conflicts in different parts of the world and the gravity of the current situation in Gaza, ISCAR stance is the following: These...
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Taking Children and Young People Seriously
Hedegaard and Edwards' 2023 book Taking Children and Young People Seriously: a caring relational approach to education is now out in paperback, with Cambridge University Press. The book draws on the...
Taking Children and Young People Seriously
Hedegaard and Edwards' 2023 book Taking Children and Young People Seriously: a caring relational approach to education is now out in paperback, with Cambridge University Press. The book draws on the...
Events
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Online symposium: Change Laboratories for susta...
Date and time This online symposium will be held on Friday 14 November 2025, 10:00 to 12:45 South Africa time. Registration Registration is required. Please click on the link below and...
Online symposium: Change Laboratories for susta...
Date and time This online symposium will be held on Friday 14 November 2025, 10:00 to 12:45 South Africa time. Registration Registration is required. Please click on the link below and...
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1st International Symposium on Science Educatio...
November 25-28, 2025, Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo - São Paulo, Brazil 1st International Symposium on Science Education, Complexity and CHAT (1st ISSECC) and 4th Meeting of the...
1st International Symposium on Science Educatio...
November 25-28, 2025, Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo - São Paulo, Brazil 1st International Symposium on Science Education, Complexity and CHAT (1st ISSECC) and 4th Meeting of the...
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CHACDOC Conference: Perspectives on a good life...
4-6 October 2026 Venue: Konventum, Erling Jensens Vej 1, 3000 Helsingør/Elsinore, Denmark Tlf: +49280900 Organizers Louise Bøttcher, Associate Professor Aarhus University Ditte Winther-Lindqvist, Professor, Aarhus University and UNESCO chair Marilyn...
CHACDOC Conference: Perspectives on a good life...
4-6 October 2026 Venue: Konventum, Erling Jensens Vej 1, 3000 Helsingør/Elsinore, Denmark Tlf: +49280900 Organizers Louise Bøttcher, Associate Professor Aarhus University Ditte Winther-Lindqvist, Professor, Aarhus University and UNESCO chair Marilyn...
Messages from ISCAR
ISCAR, its President and members of its executive committee will never contact members directly asking for money. Please be aware that fake messages claiming to be from ISCAR have been circulated. We strongly advise all our members and partners to stay vigilant. Always double check the validity of any communication that appears suspicious. Please only use the contact channels listed on our website.