The Swiss 3RCC offers education in the latest 3Rs knowledge to empower scientists from academia and industry, as well as regulators, to adopt good practice and implement innovative approaches, ultimately improving the quality of research and animal welfare.

Our educational activities can be found below, including upcoming events, resources on various topics covering the 3Rs, and our flagship event: the Swiss 3Rs Day.

Upcoming events

Upcoming events

This symposium aims to guide a broad scientific and regulatory audience through the validation journey of New Approach Methodologies. Using concrete case-study examples from established and emerging models, the event will clarify what "validation" means in practice, highlight the scientific and regulatory criteria required for acceptance, and illustrate how NAMs progress from academic innovation to applied decision-making tools.
In person
20.10.2026
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Co-organised by the Swiss 3RCC and the French FC3R, this half-day webinar aims to deliver cutting-edge insights into replacement methods in immunology and infectious diseases.
Online
10.11.2026
Replacement in Immunology and Infectious Diseases Webinar
The 3Rs Innovation Challenge is back! Join us for a day of creativity and collaboration, with the goal to build new 3Rs projects.
In person
03.12.2026
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Educational resources

Educational resources

COMPASSION FATIGUE: Importance of communication in fostering Culture of Care

COMPASSION FATIGUE: Importance of communication in fostering Culture of Care

Dr Aoife Milford from the University of Basel, Switzerland, presents the importance of communication in fostering Culture of Care.

This presentation is part of the webinar series on Compassion Fatigue, co-organised by the Swiss 3RCC and the NRP79, in March 2026. The series explores how we can better support the people behind the work with practical approaches to building a Culture of Care, addressing emotional strain, and strengthening communication within research environments.

COMPASSION FATIGUE: Importance of communication in fostering Culture of Care

COMPASSION FATIGUE: Building Openness and Emotional Engagement in Preclinical Research 

Dr Jordi Tremolada from the Queen Mary University of London, England, presents how to empower teams through care by building openness and emotional engagement in preclinical research.

This presentation is part of the webinar series on Compassion Fatigue, co-organised by the Swiss 3RCC and the NRP79, in March 2026. The series explores how we can better support the people behind the work with practical approaches to building a Culture of Care, addressing emotional strain, and strengthening communication within research environments.

COMPASSION FATIGUE: Importance of communication in fostering Culture of Care

COMPASSION FATIGUE: Creating compassion satisfaction in research involving animals

Dr Alessandra Bergadano from the University of Bern, Switzerland, presents how to create compassion satisfaction in research involving animals through daily actions.

This presentation is part of the webinar series on Compassion Fatigue, co-organised by the Swiss 3RCC and the NRP79, in March 2026. The series explores how we can better support the people behind the work with practical approaches to building a Culture of Care, addressing emotional strain, and strengthening communication within research environments.

3RS Day

Past Events