ISAR stands for the International Centre of Sustainable Academic Research, which is also known as “可持续学术中心” in Chinese. It is an international academic organisation, officially registered in 2022 and established in the UK, for education research and development. This research centre was jointly initiated by UK educational institutions, including the University of Huddersfield, United Education, and David Game College Group.

ISAR encapsulates its core values by naming itself after the Isar River, which originates from the renowned Alps and flows north into the Danube River, eventually emptying into the Black Sea. The Isar River has nurtured the European continent’s civilisation and boosted the local economic, cultural, and energy development. ISAR will flow forward like the Isar River, never stopping until reaching the sea. As an international research centre dedicated to vocational education, ISAR and its members will play a leading role, through their rich experience in vocational education and excellent experts, in promoting cooperation and exchange in the field of vocational education worldwide.

ISAR is headquartered in London, UK. Its members involve a few higher education institutions, vocational education institutions, training and certification organisations, and industry partners around the world. The academic headquarters of ISAR is located on the beautiful campus of the University of Huddersfield in the UK. The overseas team of ISAR is composed of outstanding professionals with rich international experience in vocational education who can provide relevant services for improving vocational education based on the global leading development framework of vocational skills and qualifications. Considering China’s situation, ISAR will, in particular, provide professional support and services and contribute to planning development and research for improving Chinese vocational education.