Meet the panel! We’re excited to welcome Mr Kevin McEleny to Baby Love: The Newcastle Fertility Story. Consultant Urologist and Andrologist at Newcastle Fertility Centre and Chair of the British Fertility Society. 🗓 16 Oct, 6:30pm Book your free ticket👇 life.org.uk/whats-on/eve...

✨ Meet the panellist We’re excited to welcome Professor Alison Murdoch to Baby Love: The Newcastle Fertility Story. She founded the Newcastle Fertility Centre at Life and helped put the city on the map for embryo research. 🗓 16 Oct, 6:30pm Book your free ticket👇 life.org.uk/whats-on/eve...

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 👇

Free adults-only event!🎉 Over 6000 babies have been born thanks to Newcastle Fertility Centre, part of Life's story since the beginning. Join a panel discussion to learn about it's history, challenges and breakthroughs 🧬 Limited tickets available 👇 www.life.org.uk/whats-on/eve...

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 👇 www.life.org.uk/join-the-tea...

It was great to see so many colleagues from the science communication sector and beyond at yesterday’s #ScienceCentresForOurFuture roundtable.

Thanks to @sciencecentres.bsky.social for helping to facilitate the #ScienceCentresForOurFuture roundtable in Westminster today. Our Head of Development & Partnerships @arlloyd.bsky.social is there, with the support of our MP @chionwurah.bsky.social.

🚨 Job alert 🚨 We’re looking for Explainers to join our Visitor Experience Team. If you enjoy science and interacting with the public, this might be just what you’re looking for. Apply by Monday 8 September.

Job alert! 🚨 We’re on the lookout for a creative and experienced Marketing and Communications Executive to join our team. 📅 Deadline: Thursday 11 September ▶️ Apply: www.life.org.uk/join-the-team/#vacancies

We’re looking for Explainers with a PCR specialism to join our Schools’ Team 🧪 Deliver fun, hands-on workshops for school groups during term-time, with extra hours in holidays. Training provided. Apply by Tuesday 26 August👇 www.life.org.uk/join-the-tea...

Latest news! 🗞️ Harrison and Sophie watched their creations come to life in a new 360° immersive show at Life after winning a competition to design an alien. Their winning sketches were animated and brought to life by our Digital Producer Tommy.

We were sad to hear of the death of Dame Stella Rimington, MI5's first female director general. Dame Stella visited Life in 2022 and shared stories from her life and career with a captivated audience. A fascinating and lovely person.

Life’s Queen Heaven Show strikes a chord 🎤 A mam and daughter enjoyed an out of this world trip down memory lane at our Queen Heaven dome show. 🤘 Being passed on through the generations, Queen’s music has become a soundtrack to this family's life Read the story👇

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 science centre ticket 🎟️

Lindsey and Laura’s journey to parenthood began at the Newcastle Fertility Centre, 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 👇

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.

Congratulations to our colleagues and friends at @newcastleuni.bsky.social and Newcastle Fertility Centre, which is based at Life, on this amazing achievement. Great to see we are still making positive global headlines in our 25th year! 🎉

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: www.life.org.uk/join-the-tea...

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 Doctor Who's Alex Kingston and included with your science centre ticket.

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 West End Schools' Trust, bringing science to life for pupils in underserved communities.

👋 Meet Paul Friedlander, the artist behind String Wave – the 8m kinetic sculpture in our new Lightbox exhibition. With roots in physics, Paul blends science and art in surprising ways. Read the interview 👇

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.bsky.social.

🗞️ Latest news! Breakthroughs in genetic science and the future of healthcare will be under the spotlight at The DNA Dialogues: The Future in our Genes – a special after-hours event this Thursday, 19 June, to mark 25 years of Life. The event is free, but booking is essential.

Life turned 25 this year - and so did Ella-Joy Hunton. She was conceived through IVF at the Newcastle Fertility Centre, and now works as a midwife delivering the next generation of IVF babies. Read her story 👇

This Wednesday, explore immersive digital play with Life and Bafta-winning games studio @preloaded-studio.bsky.social 🎮 🌊 Discover the role of play and interaction in creating impactful experiences in this free workshop, which is part of TechNExt. Register: www.technext.co.uk/programme/ev...

The team loved #Ecsite2025 — catching up with friends, meeting new people, and gathering fresh ideas for Life. Thanks to Ecsite and Copernicus Science Centre for a fantastic conference and warm welcome!

We’re continuing our 25th birthday celebrations with a free special event on Thursday 19 June from 6:30pm. Join an expert panel exploring genetics - from early ethical concerns to breakthroughs shaping the future of healthcare 🧬 Book your place 👇 life.org.uk/whats-on/eve...

As part of our 25th birthday celebrations, we’ve had a very special message from Helen Sharman - the first British person to travel to space 🚀 Helen officially opened our Space Zone back in 2020, and we’re over the moon to have her wish us well today ✨

Today’s the day - Life turns 25 🎉 And who better to wish us happy birthday than iconic local legends Ant and Dec? If you missed yesterday’s post, they were also the voices behind our very first TV ad. Thanks to everyone who’s been part of the story so far 💙

Throwback to our very first TV ad - featuring the unmistakable voices of Ant and Dec 🎙️ Back when we were known as Life Interactive World. Now here we are, 25 years on 🎉 Who remembers visiting in those early days?

We're 25 🎉 To celebrate, we’ve made a short film capturing the moments, memories and people who’ve shaped Life so far. Here’s a teaser 📹👇 Watch the full film: life.org.uk/our-evolving-story/#film

Join our team of Explainers! 🧪 Are you passionate about engaging people with science? We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team! If you love making experiences exciting, entertaining, informative, and fun, we want you!

We’re 25 🥳 This month marks 25 years since Life opened its doors. To celebrate, we’ve created a special digital document exploring the moments, people and stories that shaped us. 📖 life.org.uk/our-evolving...

After years of uncertainty, Jessie-May and Robert became parents with help from the Newcastle Fertility Centre, based at Life. They now have three children - and still visit the place where their story began 👣 Read more 👇

📰 Latest news! We've signed a new strategic partnership with @northumbriauni.bsky.social, building on 15 years of collaboration. Together, we’ll expand science education and engagement across the North East by combining academic expertise with strong community connections.

🛰️ The UK-built BIOMASS satellite has launched today - mapping forests and carbon from space to help fight climate change. See BIOMASS in action in our fulldome show Earth Defenders! - which is back in our Planetarium until July to celebrate the launch. 🔗 www.life.org.uk/who-we-are/l...

As Life turns 25, we're sharing stories of people who shaped us. 💛 Autism advocate Z King helped make Life more inclusive, from sensory backpacks to Relaxed Sunday Sessions - and won a national award for their work.

As we mark our 25th Birthday, we’re sharing stories from those whose lives have been shaped by Life. A family visit as a child set Anna Ritzema on a path to an award‑winning career in STEM. Now a science teacher in Australia, she’s passing that passion on to the next generation. Latest blog 👇

🎉 Life is 25! We’re marking the milestone by sharing stories from people shaped by Life – starting with Maria Rossini, now Head of Education at the @britsciassoc.bsky.social Her journey in science comms began as a Science Explainer here over 20 years ago 👇 www.life.org.uk/who-we-are/l...

Five years on from the pandemic, we’re reflecting on a unique chapter in Life’s history. In 2020, our site became home to the North East’s first large NHS vaccination centre, delivering over 285,000 vaccines - the first science centre in the world to be used in this way.

We’re recruiting for a Lab Technician to join our Schools and Communities team! The successful candidate will provide support for hands on, curriculum-linked workshops in our labs. 🧪🔬 📅 Applications close: Thursday, 10 April 2025. www.life.org.uk/join-the-tea...

Last night’s Science Speakeasy had us thinking—can “carebots” help solve the UK’s care crisis, or is there no substitute for human touch? 🤖✨ Big thanks to our panel for the insights. Want more thought-provoking events for adults? Sign up for updates: www.life.org.uk/sign-up-form/

Our team visited Seaton Delaval Hall to deliver one of our Space Zone exhibits all about the Sun! 🌞 It’s on loan while they host Helios - @lukejerram.bsky.social's stunning floating Sun installation. If you’re visiting, be sure to check it out!

Life was a finalist for Best Event at the Cultural Enterprises Awards 2025 for our Santa Experience, where nearly 3,500 visitors explored the magic of science last December! A fantastic recognition of the team’s hard work 🥳

Exciting news! 🎉 We’ve been nominated for an award at the Cultural Enterprises Awards 2025! Life is up for 'Best Event' for our Santa Experience 🎅 We're at the ceremony in Liverpool, eagerly awaiting the results. Keep an eye on our socials - we’ll be revealing the outcome tomorrow! 👀🤞

🗣️ Speaker announcement! Dr Stevienna de Saille joins Science Speakeasy: Your Life in Robot Hands on 13 March. As a Lecturer in Sociological Studies at the @sheffielduni.bsky.social, her research explores the impact of robots and AI in the UK’s social care system. www.life.org.uk/whats-on/eve...

Luma, a 9m illuminated robotic snail, delighted schoolchildren across the North East to mark British Science Week. Launched by MP @chionwurah.bsky.social, Luma is at Life until 15 March, created by Air Giants using pioneering tech to interact with visitors. Read the full story 👇

🗣️ Speaker announcement! Professor Yitka Graham joins Our Science Speakeasy: Your Life in Robot Hands on 13 March. She researches healthcare, workforce development and how tech can improve patient experiences. Join the conversation 🎟️👉 www.life.org.uk/whats-on/eve...

Dr Miro Griffiths is joining the panel at Science Speakeasy: Your Life in Robot Hands on Thurs 13 March. A Disability Studies scholar & Co-Director at the @universityofleeds.bsky.social, his work explores how disabled people shape accessible societies. 🎫 www.life.org.uk/whats-on/eve...

📢 Join our team We're looking for a Head of Schools and Community Engagement to shape a programme connecting schools and communities with science. If you can build partnerships and bring STEM to life in new ways, we want to hear from you. 🔹 Apply by 2 March 2025 👉 www.life.org.uk/join-the-tea...