CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus

The School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, successfully hosted its flagship event, THEMIS – 6th Moot Court Competition, 2026, from March 27 to 29, 2026. The event stood as a testament to the institution’s commitment to fostering legal excellence, advocacy skills, and intellectual engagement among law students at a national level. Over the years, THEMIS has evolved into a prestigious platform for budding legal professionals, and the 2026 edition further strengthened its reputation through high-quality participation and rigorous competition. The competition featured a significant prize pool of ₹3,00,000, along with individual accolades such as Best Speaker, Best Researcher, and Best Memorial. These awards recognized not only courtroom advocacy but also the depth of legal research and drafting skills, thereby encouraging holistic development among participants. The structure of the competition ensured that students were assessed on multiple facets of mooting,...

The Centre for Artificial Intelligence (CAI), in collaboration with the School of Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, successfully organized a five-day Faculty Development Program (FDP) titled “AI-Enabled Teaching, Learning and Research” from 16 March to 23 March 2026. The primary objective of the FDP was to enhance faculty understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its effective integration into teaching, learning, and research practices. The program was designed to provide both conceptual clarity and practical exposure, enabling faculty members to adopt innovative, technology-driven approaches in their academic roles. The FDP commenced on 16 March 2026 with an insightful session by Dr. Vinay M, Associate Professor and Head, CHRIST University, Bangalore, on the topic “AI in Higher Education: Prompting and Beyond.” The session focused on the transformative role of AI in modern education and emphasized the importance of effective prompting techniques w...

The School of Business and Management – BBA, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus – ‘The Hub of Analytics’, organized the Club Activity session on 28th March 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 five dynamic club activities, heavily anchored by high-engagement interdisciplinary collaborations. The session was coordinated by Ms. Devleena Banerjee, supported by student volunteers, and witnessed active participation from approximately 185 students. This week’s theme centered on Advanced Technological Integration, Cross-Functional Business Strategy, and Diplomatic Roleplay. A prominent highlight was the tri-club collaboration between the Marketing, SMPR, and Finance Clubs across Classrooms 2404 and 2402. Transitioning from theoretical frameworks to a highly competitive gamified environment, the clubs hosted a "Lemonade Stall...

The School of Business & Management – BBA, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, organized a Guest Lecture titled “Artificial Intelligence in Business: From Automation to Intelligent Systems” on 17th March 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, for the students of Second Year BBA Honours (4 BBA Honours). The session was conducted as part of the course “AI in Business Applications”, offered under participative learning methodology. The lecture was held in an online mode and coordinated by Dr. Barna Naidu. The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from 25+ students, who actively engaged throughout the session. The guest lecture was delivered by Dr. Shivam Swarup (Ph.D.), Assistant Professor at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru. The objective of the session was to provide students with a structured understanding of Artificial Intelligence and its growing significance in business decision-making and organizational efficiency. Dr. Swarup began the lecture by i...

GLADIATOR’26, the annual inter-class Sports and Cultural Competition of the School of Business & Management (BBA), CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, in collaboration with Christ University School of Business & Management Association (CUSBMA) was successfully conducted during the academic year 2025–26. The event was held from 23rd March 2026 to 1st April 2026, between 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM, across multiple venues including the Amphitheatre, Football Ground (Management Block), Sports Arena, Badminton Court, Turf, Activity Hub, Volleyball Court, and Basketball Court (Central Block). The event was coordinated by Dr. Shine Raju Kappil and Dr. Shakib Mir, with the support of 9 student volunteers and active participation from over 450 students from BBA BA and BBA Honours. The primary objective of GLADIATOR’26 was to promote sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, and holistic student development by combining competitive sports events with vibrant cultural performances....

The School of Business & Management – BBA, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, successfully organized a Faculty Development Programme (FDP) titled “AI in Education: Transforming Teaching, Research & Academic Administration” from 16th March 2026 to 24th March 2026. The programme was conducted at the Auditorium, Central Block, and Classroom No: 2311 (Management Block). The FDP aimed to enhance faculty awareness and practical understanding of Artificial Intelligence applications in teaching, assessment, research, and academic administration. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Monica L and Dr. Shine Raju Kappil, with participation from 20 faculty members of the BBA department. The FDP began on 16th March 2026 with a session on AI in Teaching and Learning by Dr. Vinay M, Associate Professor, School of Computer Science, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Yeshwantpur. The session introduced faculty members to the evolving role of AI in education and its relevance in...

The Seminar on "A Literary Introduction to Refugee Studies," held on 27th March 2026, was organized by the Department of English and Cultural Studies, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, in collaboration with the Centre for Peace Praxis, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore. The session was facilitated by Ms. Elizabeth Varkey, Assistant Professor, Department of English and Cultural Studies, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus whose work brings together literature, conflict studies, and humanitarian perspectives. She was awarded the Israeli Council for Higher Education (ICHE) scholarship to study Conflict Resolution at Bar-Ilan University, Israel, and has volunteered her efforts at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), New Delhi. Drawing on both academic research and field exposure, she brings a deeply informed perspective to discussions on displacement, refugee narratives, and global humanitarian frameworks. She g...