CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus

Research scholars and early-career academics within the Department of English and Cultural Studies often work in relative isolation, with limited structured opportunities to present ongoing research to an audience beyond their immediate supervisors or advisory committees. This can create gaps in their ability to defend arguments under open questioning, engage with interdisciplinary perspectives, and benchmark their progress against peers working in allied areas of literature, cultural theory, and media studies. There is therefore a growing need to strengthen a collaborative research culture within the department, as isolated research efforts can miss opportunities for cross-pollination of ideas. The CHRIST Language & Arts Network (CLAN) is well positioned to provide such a platform. A dedicated Research Colloquium addresses these needs by creating a supportive forum where scholars can practise academic presentation, receive constructive feedback, and engage with a wider faculty and...

Inauguration of the Senior Batch 2026–2027: A Step Towards Academic and Professional Excellence The School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, inaugurated the Senior Batch for the Academic Year 2026–2027 on 4 September 2026. The programme marked an important transition in the academic journey of students as they entered the senior years of their legal education with greater academic responsibility, professional awareness, and a deeper understanding of their role within the legal profession and society. The inauguration brought together students from the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th years of the integrated law programmes, providing a common platform for reflection, learning, and preparation for the next stages of their academic and professional careers. The programme was designed to orient students towards the opportunities and responsibilities associated with the senior phase of legal education, with a particular focus on advanced legal learning, professional develo...

Campuses are often defined by their academic milestones, lectures, and semester deadlines, yet the most enduring transformation occurs when young scholars look beyond textbooks and ask how their talents can serve the wider community. On 31 August and 01 September 2026, that vibrant sense of shared responsibility came alive at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, as the Centre for Social Action hosted its signature orientation festival, CSA DAY 2026, anchored by the rallying theme “Together We Can.” Spanning two engaging afternoons across the campus grounds, the event witnessed an extraordinary turnout of curious, motivated students eager to discover the social heart of their university. The journey commenced outdoors at the scenic Amphitheatre in the Management Block before shifting for its second phase into the lively Activity Hub within the Central Block. Both venues were thoughtfully transformed from routine academic spaces into an open, welcoming marketplace of soc...

The Department of Statistics and Data Science, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, organised a workshop on “Research in Data Science” on 28 August 2026 at the City Campus. The workshop was designed for MSc Data Science students to help them develop a systematic and practical understanding of research methodology in the context of Data Science. The session was conducted by Dr. Vahida Z. Attar, Associate Professor and Dr. Pramod Chaudhari Endowed Chair Associate Professor in AI/ML in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at COEP Technological University, Pune. With more than 26 years of academic experience, Dr. Attar has served in significant leadership roles, including Dean of the School of Computational Sciences and Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. She is a recognised PhD guide and has extensive experience in research, teaching and academic mentoring. The workshop began by highlighting that meaningful Data Science research does ...

Industry Spotlight Session on Career in Data Science. The Department of Statistics and Data Science, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, organised an Industry Spotlight Session on “Career in Data Science” on 29 August 2026. The session was conducted by Mr Amit Jain, an experienced data science and technology professional with academic training in Data Science, Business Analytics, Big Data and Information Technology. He has been associated with organisations such as Cybage, Wipro, Cloudmantra, Open Insights, TorcAI Digital Media and Findability Sciences. The session was designed to introduce students to the field of Data Science and help them understand the range of career opportunities available within the data and artificial intelligence ecosystem. It began by highlighting how everyday digital activities—including online searches, purchases, location services, messages, images and interactions with mobile applications—continuously generate large volumes of data. Stud...

Stepping into university life can feel like entering a vast, uncharted territory filled with new expectations, unfamiliar faces, and endless possibilities. On August 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM, the campus Banquet Hall transformed into a vibrant, welcoming space as the Centre for Academic and Professional Support (CAPS) hosted its annual Meet and Greet. Designed as a cross-cohort orientation and integration event, this gathering brought together newly admitted first-year students alongside their senior peers from the second and third years. The primary focus of the evening was to ease the transition of incoming juniors into university life, facilitate early peer mentorship opportunities, and foster an inclusive, highly supportive campus community right from the start. The evening officially commenced with a warm welcome address from Meeting Coordinator Vishal Raj, who outlined the event agenda and highlighted the immense value of building strong inter-batch connections. He emphasized that cre...

Meaningful community engagement rarely begins with a rigid checklist of administrative instructions; it sparks through authentic, open conversations that bring people together on equal ground. Recognising the transformative value of this human connection, the Centre for Social Action (CSA) at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, organised “Let’s Share” an interactive storytelling and orientation circle designed to welcome incoming students into the sphere of social responsibility. The gathering brought together nearly thirty enthusiastic first-year students, experienced student coordinators, and dedicated faculty mentors under one roof, establishing an inspiring platform to explore grassroots social service. Moving deliberately away from conventional, top-down orientation lectures, the event embraced a non-hierarchical forum rooted in shared personal experiences, mutual learning, and empathetic dialogue. The session opened with thoughtful reflections from **Prof. Kalpe...