Airborne Snotty Vases

Coryza, Ozaena, Pollinosis and Sinusitis.
4 different vases from a collection of 5. The design is based on a 3D scan of an airborne snotty and finally produced using a digital prototyping technology. The collection of 5 airborne snotty vases has recently been purchased by the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, and is currently touring.

Opens on 9th October Life Bioscience Centre Reception

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Blown-up Biology

FREE Schools Christmas Lecture

Join legendary science performer Ian Russell as he explores the concept and nature of the cell, using a variety of spectacular living examples shown through the microscope. This is a sensational multimedia show not to be missed.
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Please note that this lecture is also open to the general public on 9th December at 6pm.

09 December 2008 - 11am and 1pm

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Murder Mystery Weekends

There has been a death at Life!

Can you solve the crime?
Whose fingerprints are on the murder weapon?
Do you have enough evidence to convict your suspect?
Follow the trail, collect the clues and unravel the mystery.

October 11th and 12th January 17th and 18th January 24th and 25th

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Get Your Skates On!

It's that time of year again...

The North East's most popular ice rink is back! Perfect for a family outing, Christmas celebration or skate with your mates, there's no better way to enjoy a winter day or night than with Skating@Life.

8th November 08 - 22nd February 09

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Tipples and Tinsel – an alternative Christmas Party

It’s never too early to don your Santa hat and get ready for the festive season which is why we’re letting you know about Life’s sparkling alternative to those ‘same-old’ Christmas parties.

Thursday 11th December, 7.30-9pm

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Mini Medical School

Explore the world of medicine with a series of events at Life.

Please note that Mini Medical School is now fully booked. If you would like to receive information about upcoming events, please call (0191) 243 8223 or email info@life.org.uk

The world of medicine can be steeped in mystery. The nearest most of us get to an insight is by watching television programmes like Casualty and ER.

9th October - 13th November '08

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Spooky Science Week

October Half-Term

Have a SPOOKtacular time at Life this October half-term as we host a range of ghoulish activities and eerie experiments. From our slime and potions lab to a spooky treasure hunt (with a new prize each day), there's plenty to keep your little terrors busy!

25 October - 2 November

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Return to Dinotopia

The Fantastical Art of James Gurney

Original paintings by the artist and author James Gurney from his Dinotopia books, featuring a lost island where humans and dinosaurs live together in peace. See here for more details.

Coming to Life in 2009

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