Upcoming Education and Training
Caring for animals in research requires expertise, empathy, and emotional resilience. But the responsibility of care can come with a hidden toll. Compassion fatigue is a challenge for many professionals, with significant impact on both human wellbeing and animal welfare. This three-part webinar series brings together experts with the aims of raising awareness, sharing strategies, and fostering resilience by exploring the following themes: Establishing a Culture of Care, Tackling Compassion Fatigue, Communication is Key.
Online
18.03.2026
addressing-compassion-fatigue
Successful research depends not only on ideas and data, but also on how we work together. In this course, early-career researchers explore how communication, presence and unspoken power dynamics shape collaboration in research environments. Through practical exercises, reflection and guided feedback, participants learn how to communicate with clarity and confidence, navigate challenging interactions and build […]
In person
09.04.2026
the-art-of-effective-collaboration-in-research
In 2026, the Swiss 3Rs Day comes to Basel - the heart of Swiss biomedical research. This year, we focus on immunology and infectious disease, two fields where scientific progress is urgently needed and where new approaches can significantly advance the Replacement, Reduction and Refinement of animal use.
In person
11.06.2026
Swiss 3Rs Day 2026
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3Rs Awards – NOMINATIONS OPEN
Nominations are now open for the Swiss 3RCC Awards. Each year, the Swiss 3R Competence Centre recognises individuals that make outstanding contributions to advancing the 3Rs. Our awards celebrate scientific innovation, practical implementation and leadership in...
Global initiatives to replace and reduce animal use – An Overview
This report provides a structured overview of national and international initiatives aimed at replacing and reducing the use of animals in research, testing and education. Focusing on legally binding measures and regulatory-driven actions, the report maps developments...
3Rs Animated Explainers
These short animated videos explain important ideas about the 3Rs and how research is carried out responsibly.