International Centre for Life
Andrea Barker is an experienced communications professional currently serving as Comms Lead at the International Centre for Life since July 2023. Previously, Andrea was the Head of PR & Communications at Fairstone Group Ltd from August 2018 to July 2023, where responsibilities included managing media relations and simplifying complex financial concepts. Andrea has also contributed to academia as a part-time lecturer at Teesside University from January 2014 to August 2018, teaching various journalism modules. Earlier roles include Editor at R&R Magazine, Account Director at Results Network, and various reporting positions at Sunderland Echo, Hartlepool Mail, and Salford City Reporter. Andrea holds a Master's degree in Journalism from Teesside University.
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International Centre for Life
The International Centre for Life (or ‘Life’ as we’re known) is a pioneering science village in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne. We are proudly independent, entrepreneurial and quirky – and we are always interested in hearing from people with the talent, drive and skills to help us continue to make a difference. Our mission is to ignite and nurture a curiosity in everyone for science, technology, engineering and maths and to encourage the next generation of STEM professionals. We support world-class science in the region and strive to make a positive economic, social and cultural contribution to our region. Life Science Centre, which opened in May 2000, is the science centre for the North, attracting around 300,000 visitors per year. Our varied and exciting engagement programme serves families, schools, adults, pre-schoolers and teenagers.