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25 years as Newcastle's science centre and Planetarium. Part of the Centre for Life family.
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
Joined January 2009
We’re posting less on here for now - but you can still keep up with us elsewhere 👇. 📬 Email mailing list: 🌐 BlueSky: 🧵 Threads: 🔗 LinkedIn: Follow along wherever suits you best.
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Behind the scenes of Life: The Greatest Story 🎬 . Alex Kingston (ER, Doctor Who) voices our new immersive dome show, made in-house by our talented team. She even grabbed a quick photo with Ben and Tommy while recording! . The new show is included with your ticket 🎟️
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Lindsey and Laura’s journey to parenthood began at the @NewcastleFert, which is based at Life. 10 rounds of treatment later, they’re proud parents to four girls – including triplets born last summer. Read their blog as part of our 25th Bday series.
life.org.uk
Lindsey and Laura share their emotional journey through fertility treatment at the Centre for Life, from ten rounds of IVF to life with their daughters.
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This summer, we’re offering £3 tickets for anyone on Universal Credit. Bring up to 5 others at the same price -that’s just £18 for a group of 6. 🗓️ 19 July–31 August. It’s part of our commitment to making science more accessible for everyone.
life.org.uk
This summer, Newcastle’s Life Science Centre is introducing a new £3 Universal Credit ticket, giving more people the chance to enjoy a fun day out.
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Congratulations to our colleagues and friends at @StudentsNCL and @NewcastleFert, which is based at Life, on this amazing achievement. Great to see we are still making positive global headlines in our 25th year! 🎉.
ncl.ac.uk
The UK’s pioneering licensed IVF technique to reduce the risk of mitochondrial diseases carried out in Newcastle has seen eight babies born, published research shows.
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Job alert! 🚨 . We’re on the lookout for a creative and experienced Marketing and Communications Executive to join our team. 📅 Deadline: Tuesday 29 July .▶️ Apply:
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New immersive dome show launches Saturday 🌍🌌. Life: The Greatest Story takes you from Earth’s oceans to outer space in a 360° search for life. Narrated by @bbcdoctorwho's Alex Kingston and included with your science centre ticket.
life.org.uk
Visitors to Newcastle’s Life Science Centre can discover the origins of life on Earth and search for extra-terrestrial life in a new 360° immersive show.
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This week, we’ve hit the road with 3,000 children across Newcastle’s West End, delivering hands-on sessions about weather in space. It marks a decade-long partnership with @WestEndSchools, bringing science to life for pupils in underserved communities.
life.org.uk
‘Raining diamonds and acid showers’ feature in a series of events being delivered by Life Science Centre, in primary schools across Newcastle's West End.
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RT @MardenHigh: On Wednesday a group of Y8 & Y9 girls attended an exciting event consisting of a day of workshops on technology and cyberse….
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RT @Broadwoodschool: Life Goes West! Children are having a fantastic time building strong structures that will survive extreme weather cond….
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Happy Birthday @NHSuk 🎉. Huge thanks to everyone in the NHS - especially the brilliant @NewcastleHosps teams based here at Life, including the Northern Genetics Service and @NewcastleFert. 💙
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Latest news! 🗞️ . As part of our 25th birthday celebrations, 60 schools took on the Moon Base Challenge 🌙. Big congrats to winners St Mary’s, Barnard Castle – chosen by a panel from @Airbus and @NorthumbriaUni.
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Young space explorers from 60 schools gathered at Life Science Centre in Newcastle to test their moon base designs in a hands-on STEM challenge.
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RT @EuansGuide: Life Science Centre in Newcastle consistently gets great reviews for disabled access! ⭐ . . @scien….
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Find reviews and accessibility information at www.euansguide.com.
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For 10 years, Life has worked with @WestEndSchools Trust to inspire thousands of pupils through STEM activities. Find out how this partnership helps young people from diverse communities build confidence and access new opportunities. Read blog 👇.
life.org.uk
Life's partnership with the West End Schools' Trust brings STEM opportunities that inspire and build confidence in local students from diverse backgrounds.
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RT @fromNCLpodcast: @scienceatlife’s is turning 25! 🎉 . In the latest episode of #FromNewcastle Dr Meena Choudhary explores how @scienceat….
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Life turned 25 this year – and so did Ella-Joy Hunton. She was conceived through IVF at the @NewcastleFert, and now works as a midwife delivering the next generation of IVF babies. Read her story 👇.
life.org.uk
Discover how Ella-Joy Hunton’s journey from IVF baby to midwife was shaped by her early connection to the Centre for Life.
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This Wednesday, explore immersive digital play with Life and Bafta-winning games studio @Preloaded 🎮 . 🌊 Discover the role of play and interaction in creating impactful experiences in this free workshop, which is part of @TechNExt_UK . Register 👇
technext.co.uk
Explore immersive digital play exhibits with Life Science Centre and developers Preloaded and get hands-on with Life’s brand new Water Play exhibit.
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Thank you @Ecsite,for organising such a fantastic conference and to our hosts at the Copernicus Science Centre for making us feel so welcome, the team had a fantastic time! #Ecsite2025
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RT @fromNCLpodcast: Discover how @scienceatlife is creating life!. In this special episode of @uniofnewcastle’s #FromNewcastle podcast, Dr….
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RT @ushawdurham: We've teamed up with our friends @scienceatlife to give you a chance to win two fantastic days out!. To enter, visit: http….
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RT @fromNCLpodcast: 🎉We’re continuing the celebrations for @scienceatlife’s 25th birthday! . In today’s episode we talk to Dr Meena Choudh….
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