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...

On April 24, 2026, the School of Business and Management (BBA) at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, successfully hosted Fathom ’26. Organized in collaboration with The Artibus MDQ Club, this dynamic interdepartmental parliamentary debate took place in the Smart Room of the Central Block. Coordinated by student leaders Mr. Sanskar Garg and Ms. Sneha Gaur alongside Faculty Coordinator Prof. Ucchita Sharma, the competition saw active participation from 31 attendees. The necessity for this initiative stemmed from an observed gap in practical opportunities for students who hold strong theoretical foundations but lack a suitable forum for real-world political engagement. The event kicked off at 4:45 PM with an inaugural address that established the core theme and structure of the debate, followed by insightful remarks from the faculty. Fathom ’26 was specifically designed to help students master critical soft skills, including effective public speaking, persuasive argumen...

The Department of English and Cultural Studies in collaboration with the CHRIST Language and Arts Network organized an engaging online workshop titled “The Shape of Words: Writing with Purpose” on 27 March 2026. The session was conducted by Dr Swagata Ghosh, Head of Multimedia Technical Service, Learning, Innovation, Development & Skills at Bath Spa University, UK. The workshop aimed to introduce students to the significance of purposeful writing, creative expression, and contemporary professional communication practices. The event brought together students and faculty members interested in creative writing, storytelling, and professional development. Dr Swagata Ghosh began the session with an interactive exercise designed to encourage observation and interpretation. She displayed a series of photographs and invited participants to write down their immediate thoughts, feelings, and interpretations based on the visuals. This activity highlighted how creative writing often emerges fr...

The Library & Information Center, in association with the School of Law, successfully organized “Enhancing Legal Research Skills through Manupatra: A Training & Orientation Session” on 11 April 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the Central Block Auditorium, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus. The session was conducted by Mr. Swapnil Bhamre, representative of Manupatra, Pune. The programme was designed for students and faculty members of the School of Law with the objective of strengthening their legal research skills through effective utilization of the Manupatra legal database. The event commenced with a welcome address highlighting the importance of digital legal research tools in contemporary legal education and practice. Participants were introduced to the significance of online legal databases in facilitating efficient access to legal information and supporting evidence-based legal research. The resource person emphasized that proficiency in legal research platforms ...

The Library & Information Center, in association with the School of Law, successfully organized a training session titled “Mastering Legal Research with LexisNexis: A Training Session” on 18 April 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Auditorium, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus. The session was conducted by Ms. Sarita Patnaik, representative of LexisNexis, New Delhi. The programme was organized for students and faculty members of the School of Law with the objective of enhancing their legal research skills through effective use of the LexisNexis database. The event commenced with a warm welcome and introduction to the significance of digital legal research tools in contemporary legal education and practice. The resource person highlighted the growing importance of reliable legal databases in academic research, legal drafting, case analysis, and professional legal work. She emphasized that legal researchers must possess strong database-searching skills to ac...

The School of Business and Management – BBA, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus – ‘The Hub of Analytics’, organized the final Club Activity session of the semester on 25th April 2026 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM across BBA Classrooms in the Management Block. Conducted for First and Second Year BBA students as part of the Academic Year 2025–26, the event featured three massive interdisciplinary collaborations designed to conclude the term with a balance of intense practical application, reflective feedback, and community building. The session was coordinated by Ms. Devleena Banerjee, supported by student volunteers, and witnessed active participation from approximately 37 students. This week’s theme centered on Creative Resilience, Honest Reflection, and Inter-Domain Networking. A major academic highlight was the expansive collaboration between the Finance, ED, and Commune-cat Clubs in Classroom 2400. In a highly demanding "Creative Pitching Activity," students ...