Spotlight on... Life Sciences

To celebrate our 25th birthday, we’re putting the spotlight on the amazing research that happens on our site.

Enjoy this one-day event packed with fun, hands-on biology-based activities, all with a link to Life, from our friends at Newcastle University, Northumbria University, QuantuMDx and the NHS.

You can extract DNA from your own saliva, use different materials to build model “skin”, explore the microscopic world of bacteria and much more.

Included in your science centre ticket. This event will run in addition to the usual exhibits and activities.

Included in science centre admission

Adult (age 18 and over) £14.95

Concession (Over 65s, Students, Unemployed) £13.95

Child (age 3 to 17) £11.00

Child (age 2 and under) FREE

Carer FREE

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Highlights include:

Do you have the skills of an embryologist? Count as many cells as you can in 60 seconds!

Test your toughness with the ‘Muscle Team’ and explore how physiotherapists build strength in patients

Think you know your organs? See if you can identify the developing heart, brain and liver through a microscope

This event is supported by our partners

Spotlight on series

At Life, we regularly invite scientists and STEM professionals from universities and other organisations to meet and talk with visitors

It’s a chance for our visitors to ask questions, learn about what different scientists do on a day-to-day basis, how they got into their chosen field, and maybe even help them with their research.

For scientists and STEM professionals, it’s a chance to engage the public with their work, spread knowledge and awareness and perhaps gather some data.

If you’re a scientist or STEM professional, and interested in getting involved, ask a member of the Life team for details when you’re here, or email info@life.org.uk