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Linda Conlon and Professor Andy Long, pictured in Life Science Centre, under Gaia, signing a joint strategic partnership document.
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Strategic partnership with Northumbria University builds on 15 year relationship to inspire the next generation of scientists

30 April 2025

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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Satellite star of Life’s planetarium show Earth Defenders! ready for liftoff

28 April 2025

Discover how a new biomass-monitoring satellite, featured in Life’s Earth Defenders! planetarium show, is set to launch into space.

Life Science Centre new planetarium Earth Defenders show.
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Earth Defenders! launched nationally to mark the launch of the BIOMASS satellite

15 April 2025

Earth Defenders! is being shared with science centres nationwide and screened in Life’s planetarjum to mark the launch of the BIOMASS satellite.

North East Autism Society family gathered around exhibit in Wow Zone.
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North East Autism Society Science Club turns five with a special celebration at Life

15 April 2025

Members of North East Autism Society (NEAS) Science Club and their families celebrated its 5th birthday at a special party at Life.

The Tanner family who have benefited from treatment on the Centre for Life site.
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Freddie’s journey: how groundbreaking SMA treatments transformed his life

27 March 2025

Freddie’s SMA treatment changed his life, while newborn screening meant his brother Louis could grow up symptom-free.

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Creating space for everyone: how Z King is helping Life become more inclusive

27 March 2025

Young autism advocate Z King has been working with the Centre for Life to improve accessibility, supported by their mother, Nic.

Anna Ritzema
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From Newcastle to NASA: Inspiring careers in science

18 March 2025

From childhood visits to Life to an award-winning STEM career, Anna Ritzema’s journey has inspired students worldwide.

Children playing with smoke rings during a Santa Experience session at Newcastle's Life Science Centre.
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Life shortlisted for national award

13 March 2025

Life was a finalist in the Best Event category at the 2025 Cultural Enterprises Awards for its Santa Experience, blending science and festive fun.

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Giant interactive robotic snail at Life marks start of 10-day celebration of science

7 March 2025

Luma, a nine-metre illuminated robotic snail delighted schoolchildren from across the region as Life marked the start of British Science Week.