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Linda Conlon and Professor Andy Long, pictured in Life Science Centre, under Gaia, signing a joint strategic partnership document.
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Strategic partnership with Northumbria University builds on 15 year relationship to inspire the next generation of scientists

30 April 2025

Northumbria University and the Life have agreed a new strategic partnership to boost science education and engagement across the North East.

Life Science Centre new planetarium Earth Defenders show.
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Earth Defenders! launched nationally to mark the launch of the BIOMASS satellite

15 April 2025

Earth Defenders! is being shared with science centres nationwide and screened in Life’s planetarjum to mark the launch of the BIOMASS satellite.

North East Autism Society family gathered around exhibit in Wow Zone.
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North East Autism Society Science Club turns five with a special celebration at Life

15 April 2025

Members of North East Autism Society (NEAS) Science Club and their families celebrated its 5th birthday at a special party at Life.

Children playing with smoke rings during a Santa Experience session at Newcastle's Life Science Centre.
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Life shortlisted for national award

13 March 2025

Life was a finalist in the Best Event category at the 2025 Cultural Enterprises Awards for its Santa Experience, blending science and festive fun.

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Giant interactive robotic snail at Life marks start of 10-day celebration of science

7 March 2025

Luma, a nine-metre illuminated robotic snail delighted schoolchildren from across the region as Life marked the start of British Science Week.

Father holding up child to can in Infinity Room, part of Life Science Centre in Newcastle.
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New Infinity Room opens at Life

4 February 2025

Visitors to Life an experience infinity… and beyond… in a new immersive exhibit designed to raise awareness about recycling.

Santa sat looking up in Life Science Centre's Planetarium
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Life’s creative Christmas fulldome show goes global

3 December 2024

A festive 360° fulldome show produced by Life is gaining international attention after being bought by planetaria across the world.

Z along with David in front of large replica of planet Earth, holding ASDC Award.
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Prestigious National Award for Life’s Autism Ambassador

19 November 2024

A teenager who is an autism ambassador, helping to make the centre welcoming for visitors with sensory needs, has been awarded a national accolade.

Joe McElderry with figure skaters at Life Science Centre's ice rink launch event.
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Skating into Christmas as Joe McElderry launches Life’s outdoor ice rink

9 November 2024

X Factor winner Joe McElderry brought an X-tra dash of showbiz glitter to Newcastle’s Times Square, as he officially opened Life’s annual ice rink.