The Imperial College London 3Rs Hub

Education and advances beyond animal research

The 3Rs Hub promotes best practices and applications of the 3Rs to fulfil our long-term commitment in replacing the use of animals in scientific research.

We ensure that, where there is no alternative, at Imperial each animal is used ethically and appropriately.

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The 3Rs Hub Themes

The 3Rs Hub themes are rolling collections of examples and resources with a common theme. Explore the latest one below, or browse all themes on the Theme page.

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Why it matters?

Why animal models are still used in research? Where there is no valid alternative yet, it is essential to remember why we still need to use animal models in research. The 3Rs Hub explains why it matters and how we strive to improve current practices. Check out our latest theme.

Imperial joins the BOARD#25

It’s #BOARD25!! A day to talk openly about why animals are still used in science. Watch these videos if you want to know why mice still play a vital role in vaccine research while exploring ways to replace them and how at Imperial zebrafish are helping researchers unlock big answers while reducing the use of other animals in science.

two ferrets in an open cage

The 3Rs Hub New e-learning module

Check the 3Rs Hub new e-learning module to learn about the ethical considerations on the use of animals in biomedical research.