Life’s mission is to be the best place in the UK for enthusing and engaging everyone in science and to provide support and state-of-the-art facilities on site so that world-class scientific research in medicine can flourish.
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"The International Centre for Life opened in 2000, born out of an entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to creating a self-sustaining science village.
Based in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, almost 600 people from 35 countries work here: researchers, doctors and nurses work alongside people in the fields of education, public engagement and business. What unites everyone is a passion for science.
At the heart of the science village is the Life Science Centre, which attracts around 250,000 visitors annually. Life's public engagement programme attracts a broad audience for exhibitions and special events, and the education team deliver the biggest schools' science workshop programme in any European museum or science centre.
On site partners include Newcastle University, who chose Life for the location of their Institute of Genetic Medicine; the NHS Newcastle Fertility Centre; the NHS Northern Genetics Service and several young and vibrant biotechnology companies.
Visit the Life Science Centre for fun, educational days out for kids, families and adults in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Our packed programme includes science activities for all ages from pre-school to adults, including special events and birthday parties. We’re a great destination for school trips and groups visits, and during the winter you can even go ice skating on our outdoor ice rink."