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On weekdays during term term, between 10:00am - 2:00pm, there may be school groups visiting the science centre.
The operation of the NHS vaccination centre on site is solely the responsibility of the NHS. Sorry but Life will not respond to any queries relating to the NHS vaccination programme. For more information go to this NHS website.
Trustees and Chair of the Board
Fiona Cruickshank OBE, Chair of the Board
Angel investor and founder of pharmaceutical manufacturing businessesProfessor Joris Veltman
Dean of Biosciences Institute at Newcastle UniversityProfessor Jane Robinson
Pro-Vice-Chancellor - Engagement and Place at Newcastle University“Life creatively combines world-leading science with education in a way that is fun and relevant for people of all ages and background. It shows what we can achieve when we work together.”
Lucy Winskell OBE DL
Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Employability and Partnerships) at Northumbria University and chair of the north east local enterprise partnershipProfessor Roy Sandbach OBE
President of the Royal Society of Chemistry Industry CouncilCouncillor Irim Ali
Legal assistant, elected councillor for the Wingrove Ward in Newcastle and Cabinet Minister for Community Services and Public EngagementLouise Hunter MBE
Director of Corporate Affairs at Northumbrian WaterMark Ryan
Director of Product at ShopifyJohn Downes
North East Area Director and Head of Youth at StreetGamesTracey Stonehouse
Director of Finance, Procurement and Compliance at CPIHonorary Presidents
Alastair Balls CB DL
Honorary PresidentPrior to this, Alastair was Chief Executive of the Tyne and Wear Development Corporation following a career in Whitehall, where, among his many appointments, he served as Senior Economic Advisor to HM Treasury and Undersecretary at the UK’s Department of Environment.