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Life long Pink Floyd Peter Smith in Life Science Centre's Planetarium, watching Dark Side of the Moon.
Adult event
Visitors flock to Life for a journey to the Dark Side of the Moon

15 August 2023

A unique journey to the ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ at Life has proved to be a sell-out success, prompting further dates to be added

Science Speakeasy on fitting into our genes
Adult event
Fitting into our genes – examining a new chapter of identity

15 August 2023

An adult only speakeasy at Life Science Centre will throw the spotlight on a monumental shift in the landscape of reproductive law.

The rocket outside Life
Family fun
UK Space Agency to bring its ‘Space for Everyone’ STEAM tour to Newcastle

3 August 2023

The UK Space Agency will be docking its 72 ft model rocket outside Life from August 10th to August 14th.

David Jones, Life's Community Liaison Manager with a group of school students who had created a display of their recent visit to the science centre.
Blog
A welcome for all: Life’s approach to community work

24 July 2023

Life's commitment to being as accessible and inclusive as possible has been recognised with a clutch of awards recently.

Mother with newborn child, thanks to the research at the NHS Fertility Clinic, which operates on the Life site.
Blog
Life’s onsite partners leading the field in research and care

15 June 2023

Life is home to several partner organisations in research and clinical care. These include Newcastle University and the NHS.

Science engagement
‘Our World from Space’ science programme launching summer 2023

13 June 2023

Space science programme ‘Our World From Space’ will be launching in 22 of the UK’s science centres and museums this summer - Life included!

Donkey harnessed to a cart carries divers oxygen cylinders
Adult event
Life explores animal sentience in Science Speakeasy

12 June 2023

One year on from the UK’s Animal Sentience Act, Life is hosting a debate to discuss the implications of granting animals’ 'personhood' status.

Blog
The Elephant in the (Court)Room: exploring the moral and legal implications surrounding animal sentience

6 June 2023

Ahead of Life's Science Speakeasy, Dr Jowitt and Dr Dunn explore the meaning of animal sentience and its moral and legal implications.

Project leads from North East Autism Society and Life Science Centre standing outside of the centre with Gold Standard Award.
Blog
Kerrie Highcock on the importance of accessibility for the autistic community

15 May 2023

Kerrie Highcock, North East Autism Society, gives an insight into the partnership between Life and NEAS, and why this work is so important.