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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.
The International Centre for Life (Life) is a thriving science hub in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne. The NHS and Newcastle University are key partners on site and the groundbreaking research and patient treatment that take place here have led to international recognition.
From the thousands of babies born with the help of fertility treatment received onsite, to the patients with debilitating diseases who have benefitted from research and clinical treatments, Life has made a difference to so many. There is nowhere quite like it in the world – a place where researchers, clinicians, science communicators and educators work side-by-side on one site, sharing expertise and ideas and creating a unique circle of science.
Life Science Centre is at the heart of this circle. Welcoming about 250,000 visitors a year, its mission is to help people of all ages, from all communities, explore science and to discover its relevance to their own lives and to inspire the next generation of STEM professionals. This mission has never been more relevant than it is today.
Please support us so that we can continue to make a difference.
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Our purpose
To inspire everyone in North East England to explore and enjoy science and to discover its relevance to their own lives.
Registered charity number 1059607.
We are one team and everything we do is rooted in the following values:
- Welcoming: our team, our customers and our communities are diverse and we celebrate that! We want everyone to feel comfortable, respected and valued.
- Exceptional: our customers and staff deserve the best and we go over-and-above to exceed their expectations.
- Honest: we are trustworthy, unbiased and behave fairly, ethically and responsibly at all times.
- Curious: we encourage everyone to question everything and explore science and technology through hands-on experiences and individual discovery.
- Entrepreneurial: we’re not scared to push boundaries and try bold, unusual andedgy ways to achieve our ambitions.
- Collaborative: we will continue to partner those who share our passion and values.
“It’s great to be back in my native city of Newcastle. Life Science Centre is a jewel in the region’s crown – a place that fosters creativity, increases scientific literacy and inspires future scientists.”
– Nobel Prize laureate Professor Peter Higgs
Other ways you can support Life
Your ticket gives you access to ALL of the daytime activities inside Life - and helps to supports some of the brilliant work being done on site!
Our admission prices include a small voluntary donation which means that if you’re a UK taxpayer, we can claim back the tax on the price of your whole ticket via Gift Aid. That’s an extra 25p in every £1, at no cost to you!
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Our admission prices include a small voluntary donation which means that if you’re a UK taxpayer, we can claim back the tax on the price of your whole ticket via Gift Aid. That’s an extra 25p in every £1, at no cost to you!
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Life is a charity and by being a member you’re helping to support the important work we do. With annual membership, you can spend entire days here or just drop in for half an hour on a wet afternoon. We'll be refreshing our annual membership programme in April 2022.
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Shop using this link, pick International Centre for Life as your chosen charity, and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the net purchase price (excluding VAT, returns and shipping fees) of eligible purchases to Life!
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Did you know that whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be raising free donations for Life with easyfundraising? There are over 4,000 shops and sites on board ready to make a donation and it won’t cost you a penny extra to help us raise funds.
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Giveacar is a not-for-profit social enterprise that can turn your old car into cash for any UK charity. We arrange free collection, then either sell your car at auction or scrap it with the proceeds (minus our service fees) raised going to your charity.
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Recycle your broken and unwanted jewellery and old bank notes (from any country!) using the Freepost label below to raise funds for the International Centre for Life.
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