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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.

Female office worker with drug on the end of tongue with question mark symbol.
Adult event
Experts to examine the science behind microdosing trend at Life Speakeasy

19 April 2023

Is the microdosing trend masking psychedelics true potential for personal growth and freedom?

Overhead Shot Of Adults Watching Science Speakeasy Inside The Science Centre.
Blog
Dr Mourad Wahba talks micro- and macrodosing

18 April 2023

Dr Mourad Wahba explains the difference between macro- and microdosing, and shares his view on the use of psychedelics in psychiatry.

The Life team on stage at the North East Tourism Awards 2023.
Accessibility and Inclusion
Life Science Centre recognised for work on accessibility at North East Tourism Awards

3 April 2023

Life took the top spot in the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award category at the North East Tourism Awards.

Photo of the various exhibits included in Life Science Centre's Buzzing about Bees Hub
Blog
Dr Matthew Pound – the power of pollen in understanding climate change

14 March 2023

Dr Matthew Pound of Northumbria University, shares his research and the role it plays in helping us understand climate change.