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Hayley King, a panellist at Life's fertility speakeasy, alongside her two donor conceived twins.
Adult event
Unlocking genetic heritage: Fitting into our Genes event marks 18-year milestone for donor-conceived individuals

26 September 2023

A donor-conceived woman who used a donor for the birth of her twins, is part of an adult-only event that marks milestone in donor legislation.

Liz Twist MP with NHS and university experts at The International Centre for Life.
News
MP shown the possibilities of health and care research

21 September 2023

Liz Twist MP visited experts at Life to learn about how Newcastle is leading the way in rare disease and mental health research.

Lifelong Pink Floyd fan Peter Smith pictured in Life Science Centre's planetarium about to watch 'The Dark Side of the Moon'.
Adult event
Journey to the Dark Side of the Moon takes Floyd fan on a unique trip down memory lane.

6 September 2023

A lifelong Pink Floyd fan enjoyed an out of this world trip down memory lane at Life's 'Dark Side of the Moon' planetarium show.

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!