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Writing Systems #2 - Gurmukhi

The Punjabi writing system is one that is not an alphabet nor a syllabary. The script consists of a primary graph that generally denotes a consonantal sound, and can be adjoined to by a secondary glyph, known as a diacritic, that shows vowel sound.

Find out more about Gurmukhi

An image of a fire and drum, with the text "Happy Lohri" above

Writing Systems #1 - Punjabi

Not so long ago was the celebration of Lohri, which hails from Northern India and historically from the Punjab region and as a result, Sikhs and various other faiths have celebrated this day for centuries.

The writing system of the Punjab region

A photo of a person with their head down in a pile of books

Exam Scream-son!

The dreaded exam season has approached and the libraries are packed. As people drudge into the IC with a John’s Van treat and a coffee, the atmosphere is palpable for the collective stress we are all under.

Top tips for surviving exam season

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Who am I supposed to move in with?

I’m sure that some of you by now know how Sheffield seems to do its housing for its next academic year a little earlier than some other university cities and with that, there does come a few worries.

How to find your future housemates

A photograph of stripy socks and a snowflake mug in front of a lit fireplace.

Unwind, rewind and relax

As we make our journeys home, we can enjoy at the fact that we have survived another academic semester. However, many of you may be apprehensive about upcoming exams and assignments, and might be unable to fully enjoy the break.

Recommendations to help you relax

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Make the most out of your University time

While you embark on your journey towards becoming a qualified degree holder, it is also a good idea to engage with the multiplicity of other opportunities that university offers.

Ways to make the most of your time at university

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