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Newcastle's science centre and Planetarium. Part of the Centre for Life family.

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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
We're posting less on here for now - but you can still keep up with us elsewhere 👇 📬 Email mailing list: www.life.org.uk/sign-up-form/ 🔗 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cent... 📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/scienceatlife/ 💭 Facebook: www.facebook.com/scienceatlife/
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
A significant moment for science and discovery centres takes place tomorrow in Westminster Hall. Full details on this thread 👇
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
We’re up for three North East England Tourism Awards! ⭐Large Visitor Attraction ⭐Accessible and Inclusive Tourism ⭐Festival or Event of the Year for our magical Santa Experience Read more: tinyurl.com/mr2ypk4s
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Life shortlisted for three tourism awards - Centre For Life
Life Science Centre in Newcastle has been nominated for three prestigious North East England Tourism Awards.
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Science centres like ours play a vital role in the UK’s cultural life, but unlike museums, receive little public funding. @sciencecentres.bsky.social have launched #ScienceCentresForOurFuture to call on the Government to change that. Sign the open letter 👇
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Association for science and discovery centres open letter 2025
This open letter is part of the campaign 'Science Centres for our Future: Supporting engagement, education and diversity in STEM for the next 25 years' calling on the Department for Science, Innovatio...
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
We are delighted to welcome Éilis Moody to Baby Love: The Newcastle Fertility Story. She has over 30 years’ experience in fertility nursing at Newcastle’s Fertility Centre, leading the surrogacy programme. Join us tonight, 16 Oct, at 6:30pm. 🎫 life.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
Eilis Moody - Newcastle Fertility Centre, Nurse Consultant
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Latest news! 🗞️ We were delighted to welcome HRH the Duke of Gloucester to Life for our 25th birthday. He met @newcastleuni.bsky.social & NHS partners, explored cutting-edge research, and joined schoolchildren in hands-on science activities.
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Royal visit to the International Centre for Life to mark landmark 25th anniversary - Centre For Life
His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester visited the International Centre for Life in Newcastle upon Tyne to mark its 25th anniversary.
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Meet the panel! We’re excited to welcome Mr Kevin McEleny to Baby Love: The Newcastle Fertility Story. Consultant Urologist and Andrologist at Newcastle Fertility Centre and Chair of the British Fertility Society. 🗓 16 Oct, 6:30pm Book your free ticket👇 life.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
Mr Kevin McEleny - Consultant Urologist and Andrologist at Newcastle Fertility Centre and Chair of the British Fertility Society.
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
✨ Meet the panellist We’re excited to welcome Professor Alison Murdoch to Baby Love: The Newcastle Fertility Story. She founded the Newcastle Fertility Centre at Life and helped put the city on the map for embryo research. 🗓 16 Oct, 6:30pm Book your free ticket👇 life.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
Professor Alison Murdoch, Retired Consultant Gynaecologist and Professor of Reproductive Medicine; former President of the British Fertility Society
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
The fascinating journey of fertility science will be discussed at a free after-hours event at Life. Baby Love: The Newcastle Fertility Story on 16 Oct is the latest event to mark our 25th anniversary. Find out more 👇
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Making miracles: Exploring 25 years of fertility firsts at Life - Centre For Life
Discover Newcastle's fertility science story, from IVF breakthroughs to today’s frontiers, at a free after-hours event at Life Science Centre.
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Free adults-only event!🎉 Over 6000 babies have been born thanks to Newcastle Fertility Centre, part of Life's story since the beginning. Join a panel discussion to learn about it's history, challenges and breakthroughs 🧬 Limited tickets available 👇 www.life.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
Baby Love: The Newcastle Fertility Story. Thursday 16 October, 6:30pm - 8:45pm
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
We’re hiring for an Assistant Lab Technician, who will provide support for hands on, curriculum-linked workshops in our labs. 🔬🧫🧑‍🔬 We're looking for someone who is confident, approachable and reliable with an interest in science. Apply by 21 Sept 👇 www.life.org.uk/join-the-tea...
Lab Technician Isi by pipette during science demonstration to school students in Centre for Life workshop.
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
It was great to see so many colleagues from the science communication sector and beyond at yesterday’s #ScienceCentresForOurFuture roundtable.
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Thanks to @sciencecentres.bsky.social for helping to facilitate the #ScienceCentresForOurFuture roundtable in Westminster today. Our Head of Development & Partnerships @arlloyd.bsky.social is there, with the support of our MP @chionwurah.bsky.social.
Image of Westminster in London with Big Ben pictured.
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
🚨 Job alert 🚨 We’re looking for Explainers to join our Visitor Experience Team. If you enjoy science and interacting with the public, this might be just what you’re looking for. Apply by Monday 8 September.
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Join the team - Centre For Life
Browse Life Science Centre in Newcastle's latest job vacancies and find out what it's like to work here.
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Job alert! 🚨 We’re on the lookout for a creative and experienced Marketing and Communications Executive to join our team. 📅 Deadline: Thursday 11 September ▶️ Apply: www.life.org.uk/join-the-team/#vacancies
We’re hiring
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
We’re looking for Explainers with a PCR specialism to join our Schools’ Team 🧪 Deliver fun, hands-on workshops for school groups during term-time, with extra hours in holidays. Training provided. Apply by Tuesday 26 August👇 www.life.org.uk/join-the-tea...
Two male students in lab coats completely PCR experiment using pipettes in Life Science Centre school workshop.
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Latest news! 🗞️ Harrison and Sophie watched their creations come to life in a new 360° immersive show at Life after winning a competition to design an alien. Their winning sketches were animated and brought to life by our Digital Producer Tommy.
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Schoolchildren see their aliens come to Life in 360° detail   - Centre For Life
School children Harrison nd Sophie watched their creations come to life in a new 360° immersive show at Newcastle’s Life Science Centre.
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
We were sad to hear of the death of Dame Stella Rimington, MI5's first female director general. Dame Stella visited Life in 2022 and shared stories from her life and career with a captivated audience. A fascinating and lovely person.
Dame Stella Rimington pictured under Gaia, a replica of Earth, inside Life Science Centre.
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Life’s Queen Heaven Show strikes a chord 🎤 A mam and daughter enjoyed an out of this world trip down memory lane at our Queen Heaven dome show. 🤘 Being passed on through the generations, Queen’s music has become a soundtrack to this family's life Read the story👇
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Life’s Queen Heaven Show strikes a chord  - Centre For Life
A mam and daughter enjoyed an out of this world trip down memory lane at Life Science Centre’s Queen Heaven dome show.
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Behind the scenes of Life: The Greatest Story 🎬 Alex Kingston (ER, Doctor Who) voices our new immersive dome show, made in-house by our talented team. She even grabbed a quick photo with Ben and Tommy while recording! The new show is included with your science centre ticket 🎟️
Three individuals smiling in a recording studio, standing in front of audio mixing equipment.
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
Lindsey and Laura’s journey to parenthood began at the Newcastle Fertility Centre, which is based at Life. 10 rounds of treatment later, they’re proud parents to four girls – including triplets born last summer. Read their blog as part of our 25th Bday series 👇
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The greatest gift – Lindsey and Laura’s fertility journey - Centre For Life
Lindsey and Laura share their emotional journey through fertility treatment at the Centre for Life, from ten rounds of IVF to life with their daughters.
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
This summer, we’re offering £3 tickets for anyone on Universal Credit. Bring up to 5 others at the same price - that’s just £18 for a group of 6. 🗓️ 19 July–31 August It’s part of our commitment to making science more accessible for everyone.
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£3 summer tickets for Universal Credit visitors at Life Science Centre  - Centre For Life
This summer, Newcastle’s Life Science Centre is introducing a new £3 Universal Credit ticket, giving more people the chance to enjoy a fun day out.
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Congratulations to our colleagues and friends at @newcastleuni.bsky.social and Newcastle Fertility Centre, which is based at Life, on this amazing achievement. Great to see we are still making positive global headlines in our 25th year! 🎉
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Eight babies born after Mitochondrial donation
The UK’s pioneering licensed IVF technique to reduce the risk of mitochondrial diseases carried out in Newcastle has seen eight babies born, published research shows.
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Job alert! 🚨 We’re on the lookout for a creative and experienced Marketing and Communications Executive to join our team. 📅 Deadline: Tuesday 29 July ▶️ Apply: www.life.org.uk/join-the-tea...
We're hiring
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
New immersive dome show launches Saturday 🌍🌌 Life: The Greatest Story takes you from Earth’s oceans to outer space in a 360° search for life. Narrated by Doctor Who's Alex Kingston and included with your science centre ticket.
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Explore the story of life on Earth …and beyond... in new dome show at Life    - Centre For Life
Visitors to Newcastle’s Life Science Centre can discover the origins of life on Earth and search for extra-terrestrial life in a new 360° immersive show.
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
This week, we’ve hit the road with 3,000 children across Newcastle’s West End, delivering hands-on sessions about weather in space. It marks a decade-long partnership with West End Schools' Trust, bringing science to life for pupils in underserved communities.
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Life takes to the road to go West    - Centre For Life
‘Raining diamonds and acid showers’ feature in a series of events being delivered by Life Science Centre, in primary schools across Newcastle's West End.
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
👋 Meet Paul Friedlander, the artist behind String Wave – the 8m kinetic sculpture in our new Lightbox exhibition. With roots in physics, Paul blends science and art in surprising ways. Read the interview 👇
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An interview with Paul Friedlander - Centre For Life
Meet Paul Friedlander and his 8-metre moving string sculpture ‘String Wave’—one of Lightbox’s most captivating exhibits. Read the interview.
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Latest news! 🗞️ As part of our 25th birthday celebrations, 60 schools took on the Moon Base Challenge 🌙 Big congrats to winners St Mary’s, Barnard Castle – chosen by a panel from Airbus and @northumbriauni.bsky.social.
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Stellar space explorers dock at Life Science Centre   - Centre For Life
Young space explorers from 60 schools gathered at Life Science Centre in Newcastle to test their moon base designs in a hands-on STEM challenge.
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
🗞️ Latest news! Breakthroughs in genetic science and the future of healthcare will be under the spotlight at The DNA Dialogues: The Future in our Genes – a special after-hours event this Thursday, 19 June, to mark 25 years of Life. The event is free, but booking is essential.
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Experts to lift the lid on the future of genetic science - Centre For Life
Experts to lift the lid on the future of genetic science at free event for adults at Newcastle's Life Science Centre on Thursday 19 June.
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Life turned 25 this year - and so did Ella-Joy Hunton. She was conceived through IVF at the Newcastle Fertility Centre, and now works as a midwife delivering the next generation of IVF babies. Read her story 👇
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From IVF baby to midwife: how Ella-Joy Hunton’s start at Life shaped her career - Centre For Life
Discover how Ella-Joy Hunton’s journey from IVF baby to midwife was shaped by her early connection to the Centre for Life.
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
This Wednesday, explore immersive digital play with Life and Bafta-winning games studio @preloaded-studio.bsky.social 🎮 🌊 Discover the role of play and interaction in creating impactful experiences in this free workshop, which is part of TechNExt. Register: www.technext.co.uk/programme/ev...
Young boy moving in front of large digital water screen.
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
The team loved #Ecsite2025 — catching up with friends, meeting new people, and gathering fresh ideas for Life. Thanks to Ecsite and Copernicus Science Centre for a fantastic conference and warm welcome!
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
We’re continuing our 25th birthday celebrations with a free special event on Thursday 19 June from 6:30pm. Join an expert panel exploring genetics - from early ethical concerns to breakthroughs shaping the future of healthcare 🧬 Book your place 👇 life.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
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The DNA Dialogues: The Future in our Genes - Centre For Life
Free event in Newcastle for adults exploring how genetic science has evolved over the past 25 years – part of Life’s 25th birthday celebrations.
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
As part of our 25th birthday celebrations, we’ve had a very special message from Helen Sharman - the first British person to travel to space 🚀 Helen officially opened our Space Zone back in 2020, and we’re over the moon to have her wish us well today ✨
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Today’s the day - Life turns 25 🎉 And who better to wish us happy birthday than iconic local legends Ant and Dec? If you missed yesterday’s post, they were also the voices behind our very first TV ad. Thanks to everyone who’s been part of the story so far 💙
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
Throwback to our very first TV ad - featuring the unmistakable voices of Ant and Dec 🎙️ Back when we were known as Life Interactive World. Now here we are, 25 years on 🎉 Who remembers visiting in those early days?
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
We're 25 🎉 To celebrate, we’ve made a short film capturing the moments, memories and people who’ve shaped Life so far. Here’s a teaser 📹👇 Watch the full film: life.org.uk/our-evolving-story/#film
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Join our team of Explainers! 🧪 Are you passionate about engaging people with science? We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team! If you love making experiences exciting, entertaining, informative, and fun, we want you!
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Join the team - Centre For Life
Browse Life Science Centre in Newcastle's latest job vacancies and find out what it's like to work here.
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
We’re 25 🥳 This month marks 25 years since Life opened its doors. To celebrate, we’ve created a special digital document exploring the moments, people and stories that shaped us. 📖 life.org.uk/our-evolving...
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
After years of uncertainty, Jessie-May and Robert became parents with help from the Newcastle Fertility Centre, based at Life. They now have three children - and still visit the place where their story began 👣 Read more 👇
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Jessie-May and Robert’s journey to parenthood through IVF - Centre For Life
Jessie-May and Robert Perry share their emotional IVF journey, from setbacks to success, and how their children’s story began at the Centre for Life.
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
📰 Latest news! We've signed a new strategic partnership with @northumbriauni.bsky.social, building on 15 years of collaboration. Together, we’ll expand science education and engagement across the North East by combining academic expertise with strong community connections.
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Strategic partnership with Northumbria University builds on 15 year relationship to inspire the next generation of scientists - Centre For Life
Northumbria University and the Life have agreed a new strategic partnership to boost science education and engagement across the North East.
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
🛰️ The UK-built BIOMASS satellite has launched today - mapping forests and carbon from space to help fight climate change. See BIOMASS in action in our fulldome show Earth Defenders! - which is back in our Planetarium until July to celebrate the launch. 🔗 www.life.org.uk/who-we-are/l...
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
As Life turns 25, we're sharing stories of people who shaped us. 💛 Autism advocate Z King helped make Life more inclusive, from sensory backpacks to Relaxed Sunday Sessions - and won a national award for their work.
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Creating space for everyone: how Z King is helping Life become more inclusive - Centre For Life
Young autism advocate Z King has been working with the Centre for Life to improve accessibility, supported by their mother, Nic, who is also an advocate.
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
As we mark our 25th Birthday, we’re sharing stories from those whose lives have been shaped by Life. A family visit as a child set Anna Ritzema on a path to an award‑winning career in STEM. Now a science teacher in Australia, she’s passing that passion on to the next generation. Latest blog 👇
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From Newcastle to NASA: Inspiring careers in science - Centre For Life
From childhood visits to Life to an award-winning STEM career, Anna Ritzema’s journey has inspired students worldwide.
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
🎉 Life is 25! We’re marking the milestone by sharing stories from people shaped by Life – starting with Maria Rossini, now Head of Education at the @britsciassoc.bsky.social Her journey in science comms began as a Science Explainer here over 20 years ago 👇 www.life.org.uk/who-we-are/l...
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Five years on from the pandemic, we’re reflecting on a unique chapter in Life’s history. In 2020, our site became home to the North East’s first large NHS vaccination centre, delivering over 285,000 vaccines - the first science centre in the world to be used in this way.
NHS vaccinator wearing PPE including a face shield and mouth covering. NHS nurses pictured in front of Life Science Centre building.
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
We’re recruiting for a Lab Technician to join our Schools and Communities team! The successful candidate will provide support for hands on, curriculum-linked workshops in our labs. 🧪🔬 📅 Applications close: Thursday, 10 April 2025. www.life.org.uk/join-the-tea...
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Last night’s Science Speakeasy had us thinking—can “carebots” help solve the UK’s care crisis, or is there no substitute for human touch? 🤖✨ Big thanks to our panel for the insights. Want more thought-provoking events for adults? Sign up for updates: www.life.org.uk/sign-up-form/
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Our team visited Seaton Delaval Hall to deliver one of our Space Zone exhibits all about the Sun! 🌞 It’s on loan while they host Helios - @lukejerram.bsky.social's stunning floating Sun installation. If you’re visiting, be sure to check it out!
Life Science Centre's van is parked in front of Seaton Delaval Hall - a listed National Trust Property in North East England. Four computer screens with interactive information about the Sun - an example which was part of Life Science Centre's Space Zone, and is now on display at Seaton Delaval Hall.
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Life Science Centre @scienceatlife.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Life was a finalist for Best Event at the Cultural Enterprises Awards 2025 for our Santa Experience, where nearly 3,500 visitors explored the magic of science last December! A fantastic recognition of the team’s hard work 🥳
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Life Scoops Major Industry Accolade - Centre For Life
Life Science Centre in Newcastle was a finalist in the Best Event category at the 2025 Cultural Enterprises Awards for its Santa Experience.
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