Life Science Centre

Newcastle's science centre and Planetarium. Part of the Centre for Life family.

[Life Science Centre @scienceatlife]

We’re posting less on here for now - but you can still keep up with us elsewhere 👇

📬 Email mailing list: https://t.co/4r6CcilMbW
🌐 BlueSky: https://t.co/K5Tk6YHYtl
🧵 Threads: https://t.co/do2rhliVsI
🔗 LinkedIn: https://t.co/TdeGCmSD2J

Follow along wherever suits you best.

[St Joseph's Prim(NS) @St_Josephs_Prim]

Later in the day @scienceatlife Year 4 took part in a chemistry workshop taking on the role of a chemist. We used real laboratory equipment to identify mystery powders and create new substances. 🧪🧪🧫🧫👩‍🔬🧑‍🔬👨‍🔬

[St Mary's Catholic Primary @whickhamstmarys]

Year 5 have had a fantastic day @scienceatlife ! They have enjoyed participating in the “Our Place in Space” workshop in the planetarium, experiencing working on the ISS & Mission Control, exploring the centre and they even watched a super science show! 🌍

[Chi Onwurah 💙 @ChiOnwurah]

Newcastle's @scienceatlife opens up the world of science to young people from all walks of life.

As an engineer from an impoverished background, I know how vital science and discovery centres are in sparking curiosity and opportunity across the North East.

[Life Science Centre @scienceatlife]

We’re up for three North East England Tourism Awards!

⭐Large Visitor Attraction

⭐Accessible and Inclusive Tourism

⭐Festival or Event of the Year for our magical Santa Experience

Read more: https://t.co/dqwDOaOVgk

[Life Science Centre @scienceatlife]

Latest news! 🗞️

Our friends at Teach Rex are returning to Life over October half-term, bringing with them a two-metre-high animatronic T.Rex, and a herd of baby dinosaurs 🦖

Don’t miss your chance to see this roarsome show, here until Sunday 2 November.
https://t.co/9GIe0m4fHr

[SEN Magazine @SENMAGAZINE]

The appliance of inclusion

David Jones describes some of the processes he and his team have been through in understanding the needs of neurodivergent visitors and people with access requirements.

https://t.co/ddo4pjQKdO

#Chilledsessions #inclusion @scienceatlife

[Life Science Centre @scienceatlife]

Science centres like ours play a vital role in the UK’s cultural life, but unlike museums, receive little public funding.

@sciencecentres
have launched #ScienceCentresForOurFuture to call on the Government to change that.

Sign the open letter 👇
https://t.co/Bvxf8EeVcL

[Life Science Centre @scienceatlife]

We are delighted to welcome Éilis Moody to Baby Love: The Newcastle Fertility Story.

She has over 30 years’ experience in fertility nursing at @NewcastleFert, leading the surrogacy programme.

Join us tonight, 16 Oct, at 6:30pm.

🎫 https://t.co/zwYbjU2iQ4

[Life Science Centre @scienceatlife]

Latest news! 🗞️

We were delighted to welcome HRH the Duke of Gloucester to Life for our 25th birthday.

He met @NewcastleHosps & @UniofNewcastle partners, explored cutting-edge research, and joined schoolchildren in hands-on science activities.
https://t.co/JfF1lB2tvT

[Life Science Centre @scienceatlife]

Meet the panel!

We’re excited to welcome Mr Kevin McEleny to Baby Love: The Newcastle Fertility Story.

Consultant Urologist and Andrologist at @NewcastleFert, and Chair of the @BritFertSoc.

🗓 16 Oct, 6:30pm

Book your free ticket👇
https://t.co/gbGqNT3TcG

[Life Science Centre @scienceatlife]

✨ Meet the panellist

We’re excited to welcome Professor Alison Murdoch to Baby Love: The Newcastle Fertility Story.

She founded the @NewcastleFert and helped put the city on the map for embryo research.

🗓 16 Oct, 6:30pm

Book your free ticket👇
https://t.co/zwYbjU2iQ4

[Life Science Centre @scienceatlife]

The fascinating journey of fertility science will be discussed at a free after-hours event at Life.

Baby Love: The Newcastle Fertility Story on 16 Oct is the latest event to mark our 25th anniversary.

Find out more 👇
https://t.co/mWCZ6GRzMq

[Life Science Centre @scienceatlife]

🎉 We’re excited to welcome Dr Louise Hyslop to our upcoming Baby Love: The @NewcastleFert Story Event.

Louise is a Consultant Embryologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer at @UniofNewcastle.

🗓️ Thurs, 16 Oct from 6:30pm.

Get your free ticket 👇
https://t.co/zwYbjU2QFC

[Life Science Centre @scienceatlife]

Free adults-only event!🎉

Over 6000 babies have been born thanks to @NewcastleFert, part of Life's story since the beginning.

Join a panel discussion to learn about it's history, challenges and breakthroughs 🧬

Limited tickets available 👇
https://t.co/zwYbjU2iQ4

[Life Science Centre @scienceatlife]

We’re hiring for an Assistant Lab Technician, who will provide support for hands on, curriculum-linked workshops in our labs. 🔬🧫🧑‍🔬

We're looking for someone who is confident, approachable and reliable with an interest in science.

Apply by 21 Sept 👇
https://t.co/ANMugldrUn

[Life Science Centre @scienceatlife]

We’re back open today! ✨

Discover new shows and activities on your next visit 😍

With the kids back at school, our term time hours return 👇

Monday – Friday: 10am – 3pm
Saturday – Sunday: 10am – 5pm

🔗 https://t.co/jmQiPhB7Fw

[Life Science Centre @scienceatlife]

Add your voice to the campaign by signing the open letter to @peterkyle, Lord Vallance and @SciTechgovuk👇

https://t.co/XY1tJz0wCe

[Life Science Centre @scienceatlife]

It was great to see so many colleagues from science, education, Parliament and beyond at yesterday’s #ScienceCentresForOurFuture roundtable.

[Life Science Centre @scienceatlife]

Our Head of Development and Partnerships, Andy Lloyd, joined the conversation alongside our MP, @ChiOnwurah – who is also Chair of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee. Thank you for your ongoing support.