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 National 3Rs Day.

Upcoming events

Upcoming events

CAS Advanced Research Methods: Implementing the 3Rs in Animal Testing
The Swiss 3RCC has partnered with the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz, FHNW) to offer a unique Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) programme focused on current practices in biomedical research concerning the use of animal experimentation and alternative new approach methodologies (NAMs). The emphasis is on understanding novel strategies and good practice in […]
Online
22.01.2026
CAS Advanced Research Methods: Implementing the 3Rs in Animal Testing
Replacement in Neuroscience Workshop
Co-organised by the Swiss 3RCC and the French FC3R, this half-day online workshop aims to deliver cutting-edge insights into replacement methods in neuroscience.
Online
13.11.2025
Replacement in Neuroscience Workshop
3Rs Innovation Challenge
The Swiss 3RCC is organising a special 3Rs Innovation Challenge for Early Career Researchers related to the 3Rs. It will take place on December 4th in Bern. During this one-day on-site workshop, you will be assigned into interdisciplinary groups, mixing laboratory research and social sciences perspectives, with the goal of a 3Rs advancement project together. […]
In person
04.12.2025
Educational Event Example

Educational resources

Educational resources

3RS Day