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.

Conference website

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.

Membership benefits and responsibilities

Membership fees and instructions

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.