Life Science Centre
@scienceatlife.bsky.social
25 years as Newcastle's science centre and Planetarium. Part of the Centre for Life family.
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
⭐Large Visitor Attraction
⭐Accessible and Inclusive Tourism
⭐Festival or Event of the Year for our magical Santa Experience
Read more: tinyurl.com/mr2ypk4s
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.
tinyurl.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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
⭐Large Visitor Attraction
⭐Accessible and Inclusive Tourism
⭐Festival or Event of the Year for our magical Santa Experience
Read more: tinyurl.com/mr2ypk4s
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 👇
@sciencecentres.bsky.social have launched #ScienceCentresForOurFuture to call on the Government to change that.
Sign the open letter 👇
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...
www.sciencecentres.org.uk
October 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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 👇
@sciencecentres.bsky.social have launched #ScienceCentresForOurFuture to call on the Government to change that.
Sign the open letter 👇
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...
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...
October 16, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
www.life.org.uk
October 15, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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.
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.
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...
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...
October 6, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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...
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...
✨ 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...
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...
October 3, 2025 at 8:41 AM
✨ 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...
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...
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 👇
Baby Love: The Newcastle Fertility Story on 16 Oct is the latest event to mark our 25th anniversary.
Find out more 👇
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.
www.life.org.uk
October 2, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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 👇
Baby Love: The Newcastle Fertility Story on 16 Oct is the latest event to mark our 25th anniversary.
Find out more 👇
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...
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...
September 18, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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...
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...
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...
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...
September 8, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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...
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...
It was great to see so many colleagues from the science communication sector and beyond at yesterday’s #ScienceCentresForOurFuture roundtable.
September 5, 2025 at 8:31 AM
It was great to see so many colleagues from the science communication sector and beyond at yesterday’s #ScienceCentresForOurFuture roundtable.
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.
Our Head of Development & Partnerships @arlloyd.bsky.social is there, with the support of our MP @chionwurah.bsky.social.
September 4, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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.
Our Head of Development & Partnerships @arlloyd.bsky.social is there, with the support of our MP @chionwurah.bsky.social.
🚨 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.
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.
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.
www.life.org.uk
August 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🚨 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.
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.
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 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
August 19, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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 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 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...
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...
August 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
www.life.org.uk
August 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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.
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.
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 visited Life in 2022 and shared stories from her life and career with a captivated audience.
A fascinating and lovely person.
August 5, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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 visited Life in 2022 and shared stories from her life and career with a captivated audience.
A fascinating and lovely person.
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👇
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👇
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.
www.life.org.uk
August 4, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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👇
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👇
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 🎟️
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 🎟️
July 24, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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 🎟️
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 🎟️
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 👇
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 👇
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.
www.life.org.uk
July 18, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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 👇
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 👇
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.
🗓️ 19 July–31 August
It’s part of our commitment to making science more accessible for everyone.
£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.
www.life.org.uk
July 18, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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.
🗓️ 19 July–31 August
It’s part of our commitment to making science more accessible for everyone.
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! 🎉
Great to see we are still making positive global headlines in our 25th year! 🎉
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.
www.ncl.ac.uk
July 17, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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! 🎉
Great to see we are still making positive global headlines in our 25th year! 🎉
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 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...
July 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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 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...
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.
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.
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.
www.life.org.uk
July 16, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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.
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.
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.
It marks a decade-long partnership with West End Schools' Trust, bringing science to life for pupils in underserved communities.
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.
www.life.org.uk
July 14, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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.
It marks a decade-long partnership with West End Schools' Trust, bringing science to life for pupils in underserved communities.
👋 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 👇
With roots in physics, Paul blends science and art in surprising ways.
Read the interview 👇
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.
www.life.org.uk
July 7, 2025 at 4:27 PM
👋 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 👇
With roots in physics, Paul blends science and art in surprising ways.
Read the interview 👇