Partners and supporters

Life has forged many mutually beneficial relationships with individuals, organisations, businesses and networks. We are proud to be associated with our partners and supporters.

A big thank you to the following for their support.

Northumbria University

Life and Northumbria University enjoys a collaborative learning and research partnership which recognises the unique contribution that both organisations make to Newcastle and the North East’s engagement with science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

It serves as the basis for a continuing programme of activity that reinforced Life’s mission to be the best place in the UK for enthusing and engaging everyone in science, and Northumbria University’s vision as a research based, business focused, and professional university with a global reputation for academic quality.

Biffa Award is a multi-million pound fund that helps to build communities and transform lives through awarding grants to community and environmental projects across the UK.

Durham University is one of the UK’s leading universities with an outstanding reputation for excellence in teaching and research.

The Edina Trust provides non-competitive, easy-to-access grants, for primary schools in certain areas of the UK, to be used to promote the teaching of science and gardening.

The Garfield Weston Foundation are a family-founded, grant-making trust which has been supporting charities across the UK for over 50 years.

The MacRobert Trust performs three roles: it is a dynamic charity, it is the owner of an historic legacy and it is a forward-thinking landlord with a large and vibrant estate to manage.

NE1 is an international award winning Business Improvement District company.

NewcastleGateshead Cultural Venues is a collaboration between 10 building-based cultural producers operating 20 venues in North East England.

NewcastleGateshead Initiative markets NewcastleGateshead on a national and international stage. Its mission is to inspire people to visit, and to live, learn, work and invest here.

The Ogden Trust's aim is to maximise the opportunities available to young people in all parts of the UK's educational system and is now focused on science, particularly physics.

The Reece Foundation's main objective is to increase the long term and sustainable prosperity of the North East of England primarily through the promotion of engineering and manufacturing.

SITA Trust is an ethical funding organisation dedicated to making lasting improvements to the natural environment and community life.

Teesside University is founded on a rich heritage, which has influenced its development into the dynamic, energetic and innovative institution it is today.

The Wellesley Trust provide grants to individuals and organisations for the advancement of education and relief of hardship of children and young people living in Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and Durham.

Wellcome exists to improve health for everyone by helping great ideas to thrive. They're a global charitable foundation, who support scientists and researchers, take on big problems, fuel imaginations, and spark debate.

WEST are a Foundation Trust of seven primary schools based in the West End of Newcastle.

Media partners

Metro Radio delivers the perfect mix of music combined with witty, warm-hearted locally relevant banter as well as life’s essential news and market specific traffic updates and weather.

Primary Times is the definitive what’s on and where to go family guide of activities and events for children of primary school age.

Opening times

Science Centre Times



Valid from 16 - 24 February 2019

Monday - Friday	9.00am - 6.00pm
Saturday	10.00am - 6.00pm
Sunday	11.00am - 6.00pm


Valid from 25 February - 24 May 2019

Monday - Saturday	10.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday	11.00am - 5.00pm

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Life is bringing the Moon to the Toon!

It has created a sensation across the world and now Museum of the Moon will shine at the Life Science Centre in Newcastle from 2 February until 31 March 2019.

Life Science Centre, Times Square,
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP

View On Map 0191 243 8210 info@life.org.uk

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