Newcastle's science centre and Planetarium. Part of the Centre for Life family.
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
Joined January 2009
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We’re posting less on here for now - but you can still keep up with us elsewhere 👇
📬 Email mailing list: life.org.uk/sign-up-form/
🌐 BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/scienceatli…
🧵 Threads: threads.com/@scienceatlife
🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/centre-…
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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. 🧪🧪🧫🧫👩🔬🧑🔬👨🔬
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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! 🌍
Life Science Centre retweeted
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.
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: tinyurl.com/mr2ypk4s
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.
life.org.uk/who-we-are/lates… – at Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
Life Science Centre retweeted
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.
senmagazine.co.uk/featured-a…
#Chilledsessions #inclusion @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 👇
sciencecentres.org.uk/openle…
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.
🎫 life.org.uk/whats-on/event/b…
ALT Eilis Moody - Newcastle Fertility Centre, Nurse Consultant
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.
life.org.uk/who-we-are/lates…
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👇
life.org.uk/whats-on/event/b…
ALT Mr Kevin McEleny - Consultant Urologist and Andrologist at Newcastle Fertility Centre and Chair of the British Fertility Society.
✨ 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👇
life.org.uk/whats-on/event/b…
ALT Professor Alison Murdoch | Retired Consultance Gynaeocologist and Professor of Reproductive Medicine; former President of British Fertility Society.
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 👇
life.org.uk/who-we-are/lates…
🎉 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 👇
life.org.uk/whats-on/event/b…
ALT Dr Louise Hyslop. Consultancy Embryologist at Newcastle Fertility Centre and Honorary Senior Lecturer at Newcastle University.
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 👇
life.org.uk/whats-on/event/b…
ALT Baby Love: The Newcastle Fertility Story. Thursday 16 October, 6:30pm - 8:45pm.
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 👇
life.org.uk/join-the-team/#v…
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
🔗 life.org.uk/visit/
It was great to see so many colleagues from science, education, Parliament and beyond at yesterday’s #ScienceCentresForOurFuture roundtable.
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.
Add your voice to the campaign by signing the open letter to @peterkyle, Lord Vallance and @SciTechgovuk👇
sciencecentres.org.uk/openle…