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Spotlight on Ruth Augarde

5 March 2026

Meet Ruth, a mechanical engineer.

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Spotlight on Leanne Wake

5 March 2026

Meet Leanne, a Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography at Northumbria University.

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Spotlight on Kate Winter

5 March 2026

Meet Clara, a teacher of neuroscience at Northumbria University.

Little boy and mum creating bubbles in Newcastle's Life Science Centre Lightbox exhibit.
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Celebrate Curiosity at Life during British Science Week

5 March 2026

Families looking for a fabulous fun weekend during British Science Week can explore the power of curiosity at Newcastle's Life Science Centre.

A man in a visor and a lab coat looks up at a ball of fire he has made in an exxperiment.
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Half-term fun at Life Science Centre with big bangs, fireballs and a journey to the stars!

12 February 2026

Families can enjoy fireballs, big bangs, a journey to the stars, and explore AI and the brain at Newcastle’s Life Science Centre.

Fiona Cruickshank
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Life launches search for new Chair to lead next phase of growth

22 January 2026

Life has begun the search for a new Chair as current Chair Fiona Cruickshank prepares to step down after more than five years in the role.

Mother and son carrying out an experiment together in Life Science Centre.
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Science Centres For Our Future campaign calls on Ministers to fund the spaces that inspire the nation about STEM

25 November 2025

Science Centres For Our Future campaign calls on Ministers to fund the spaces that inspire the nation about STEM.

Callum Leach at Newcastle Ice Rink Launch Night.
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Skating into Christmas as Disney on Ice figure skater launches Life’s outdoor ice rink

8 November 2025

Figure skater Callum Leach brought a dash of festive glitter to Newcastle’s Times Square, as he officially opened Life's annual open-air ice rink.

Santa and Elf doing festive science experiment in Santa's grotto at Life Science Centre.
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Life shortlisted for three tourism awards

30 October 2025

Life Science Centre in Newcastle has been nominated for three prestigious North East England Tourism Awards.