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Ian Findley, a man with grey hair and glasses, smiles for the camera at a dance session. He's wearing a blue jumper and a multi-coloured t-shirt.

Dance classes help support people with Parkinson's

The dance skills are supporting people with their co-ordination and muscle strength.

Dr Fiona Symon in a room with two windows behind her, sitting at a desk with a microscope.

Hay fever season has started early, expert says

New technology is helping experts in Leicester analyse pollen levels more easily.

An image of a fossil preserved in rock

'Inside-out, headless wonder' fossil discovered

Prof Sarah Gabbott named the fossil Sue, after her mother, after discovering it in South Africa.

A stock image of a gloved hand holding a vial of blood

Womb cancer blood test research 'could save lives'

Researchers say they hope to develop a blood test to improve diagnosis of a rare cancer.

A black-and-white picture of a woman making notes while sitting in a trench in front of a number of ruined stone columns. A number of men stand behind her.

University to honour pioneering archaeologist

The university is renaming an academic building after Dame Kathleen Kenyon.

The four team members of the University Challenge team at their seats with their names displayed and zero points on the board, with presenters standing behind them to pose for the picture

University Challenge team hopes to inspire viewers

One team member has spoken about being visibly disabled and taking part in the show.

Scaffolding around the ground floor of the Bennett Buildings at the University of Leicester

University buildings shut over structural concerns

Students are assured lectures, study groups and research activities will remain "face-to-face".

Aiyawatt ‘Top’ Srivaddhanaprabha speaking at a lectern at De Montfort Hall

Foxes chairman awarded honorary doctorate

Aiyawatt "Top" Srivaddhanaprabha is honoured for his running of Leicester City.

The moment students discovered a shard of Roman pottery

'Roman villa' unearthed by archaeology students

A team of students uncovered the building in the Leicestershire countryside.