Welcome to Life

Ignite and nurture an enthusiasm in everyone for science, technology, engineering and maths.
At Life Science Centre, visitors of all ages are encouraged to explore the changing programme of exhibitions, to create – whether that’s an experiment using counter-rotating spinning discs or getting crafty in the Making Space – and to have fun! Other highlights that are sure to spark an interest in STEM subjects are the planetarium, where visitors can be immersed in astronomy and the Science Theatre, where the Science Explainers never fail to wow people with their dramatic demonstrations.
 
Encourage future generations of STEM professionals.
Life Science Centre’s exhibitions have been designed with the national curriculum in mind and there are also more than 100 curriculum-linked STEM workshops available for visiting schools. The Meet the Scientist programme gives visitors a chance to quiz scientists on how they got into their chosen field and what it is that they do on a day-to-day basis. For children already bitten by the STEM bug, there’s a monthly Science Club (for ages 7-13 years) and regular Science Sessions (for ages 13-18 years).

Support world-class science in the North East.
Collaborations between internationally renowned researchers from Newcastle University and clinicians from the Newcastle-upon-Tyne NHS Foundation Trust who are based on-site has led to advances in regenerative medicine and improved diagnoses of rare conditions. At Life, a patient can undergo diagnosis at the fertility or genetics clinic, have further genetic investigation (for complex cases that are not easy to diagnose) and have treatment – all on the one site.

Contribute to the successful economic, social and cultural growth of the region.
The International Centre for Life transformed a once derelict part of Newcastle into a vibrant science village that contributes around £40 million to the local economy each year and offers full-time employment for hundreds of people. It is now an iconic landmark in Newcastle with strong links to the local community, including partnerships with local universities and cultural venues. Life Science Centre has brought many must-see exhibitions to the city, including the UK premiere of BODY WORLDS Vital, bringing tourists from across the country to the city.