ScienceFest launched today with a mass hula hoopla at Monument. Hundreds of shoppers and those on their lunch break joined us to show off their hula hooping skills - a great time was had by all!

LIFE EARNS LEARNING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM QUALITY BADGE The Life Science Centre in Newcastle has become one of only six city venues to win national recognition for the quality of its educational visits. Awarded by the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom, the Quality Badge combines learning and safety into one easily recognisable badge for all organisations providing learning outside the classroom experiences.

The Centre for Life in Newcastle welcomed the Science and Innovation Minister, Lord Drayson, to its science centre and educational workshops today (4 March 2010).

Last year, DIUS, (now the Department for Business Innovation and Skills), launched a consultation on science and society in the UK to canvas views on how the UK should develop our skills base, improve science communications and build public confidence in science. Five independent expert groups were established to take forward the key areas which emerged from the consultation.

Slime! It’s sticky, squashy and sloppy and children love it, making it the perfect theme for half term fun at Life Science Centre.