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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.

Jessie Reid sitting in front of a microphone with a guitar. She has long, brown hair and is wearing a blue denim jacket

Hopeful email led to musician's Glastonbury gig

Jessie Reid will play a set on the acoustic stage at Glastonbury Festival on Saturday.

Sally Hawkins in the film

Richard III film had defamatory meaning, judge rules

A judge says The Lost King portrayed university official Richard Taylor as "smug" and "patronising"