CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus

The Office of International Affairs (OIA), CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, organized an International Experience Sharing Session on 16 June 2026 at the Banquet Hall, Central Block. The session was designed to provide staff and faculty members with first-hand insights into international academic engagements, intercultural learning experiences, and the growing importance of global collaborations in higher education. It served as a platform for participants to understand how international exposure contributes to academic excellence, professional development, and institutional growth. The event featured Dr. Fr. Lijo Thomas, Director and Dean, Dr. David Joseph, and Prof. Kalpesh Patkar, who shared their experiences from recent international academic engagements and immersion programs. Through their reflections, the speakers demonstrated how global interactions foster innovation, strengthen academic partnerships, and enrich teaching and research practices. Dr. Fr. Lijo ...

The Department of English and Cultural Studies, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, in collaboration with Nucleus of Learning and Development (NLD), successfully organized an Online National Faculty Development Program titled “Global South Literatures and Indian Mythology: Indian English Literature and Puranic Itihas” from 18 to 24 June 2026. The sessions were conducted online from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm and were led by Dr. Vanya Srivastava, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Integral University, Lucknow. The program attracted faculty members, researchers, and scholars interested in Indian English Literature, mythology, cultural studies, and postcolonial discourse. The Faculty Development Program reflected Christ University’s commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and holistic education. The collaboration with Nucleus of Learning and Development strengthened the initiative by bringing together educators from diverse institutions through an accessible onli...