CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus

The three-day academic and skill development session on “Data Analysis using Spreadsheets” was successfully conducted from 14th to 16th January 2026 at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, as a collaborative initiative of the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Statistics and Data Science. The primary objective of this program was to enhance students’ practical understanding of data analysis techniques using spreadsheet tools and to familiarize them with industry-oriented approaches to managing, processing, and interpreting data in real-world contexts. The session was inaugurated with an introductory address that emphasized the growing importance of data literacy across academic disciplines and professional domains. The resource person, Ms. Mansha Sawal (CAPS), highlighted how spreadsheets continue to remain a foundational analytical tool in industry for data organization, validation, preliminary analysis, and reporting. The opening segment also focuse...

The Department of Statistics and Data Science, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus – The Hub of Analytics, successfully conducted a five-day academic and skill development program titled “R Programming for Statistics” from 14th to 16th January 2026 for MSc Data Science students and 19th to 20th January 2026 for BSc Economics and Statistics students, between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM at Room No. 1107, Central Block. The program was designed to strengthen students’ understanding of statistical computing using the R programming environment and to enhance their ability to apply theoretical concepts to real-world data analysis tasks. The focus of the event was on fostering industry-relevant technical skills and promoting a technology-driven learning approach in the field of statistics and data science. The sessions were facilitated by Ms. Nisha Rao, CAPS Trainer and Mentor, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa, who guided students through both conceptual and practical as...

The Department of Statistics and Data Science, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus – “The Hub of Analytics” organized a three-day session on Data Visualization using Power BI and Tableau from 14 to 16 January 2026, held at Room No. 1127, Central Block, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The session was coordinated by Milan Chakraborty and featured Ms. P. S. Anusha, Junior Software Engineer, Infotech, as the resource person. The event was designed with a strong focus on industry connect and technology skill development, aiming to equip students from 3 BSc Data Science and 3 BSc Economics and Analytics programs with practical exposure to modern business intelligence and data visualization tools. On the first day of the session held on 14 January 2026, the program commenced with an introduction to the importance of data visualization in today’s data-driven organizations and its role in converting raw data into meaningful and actionable insights. The resource person, Ms. P. S. Anush...

The Department of English and Cultural Studies organized a workshop titled “Writing Place: Narrative, Landscape, and Mediation in Lavasa” on 28 January 2026. The programme explored place-based narrative writing through a combination of literary practice, critical reading, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence tools. Designed primarily for students of English, Cultural Studies, and Digital Humanities, the workshop approached Lavasa not as a neutral backdrop but as a constructed, mediated, and contested space shaped by social, ecological, and infrastructural forces. The session was led by Dr Pallavi Narayan, an accomplished author, editor, and educator with more than sixteen years of experience in trade and academic publishing. Dr Narayan’s professional engagements include collaborations with Routledge, Pan Macmillan, Penguin Random House, NUS Press, NTU Centre for Contemporary Art, and Singapore Management University, among others. She has previously served as Associate Pro...

The Club Activity Session, held on 17th January 2025 from 10:30 AM to 12:20 PM, marked the energetic commencement of the Even Semester for the Academic Year 2025–26 at the School of Business and Management – BBA, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus – ‘The Hub of Analytics’. Conducted across multiple BBA classrooms in the Management Block, the event brought together eight active student clubs, engaging 124 first- and second-year BBA students, with the support of 17 student volunteers, under the coordination of Ms. Devleena Banerjee. The primary objective of the session was to reintegrate students after the semester break, foster peer interaction, and introduce foundational professional and analytical skills through interactive, club-driven activities. A prominent theme across several sessions was ice-breaking and reconnection, setting a positive and inclusive tone for the new semester. The MDQ Club (Classroom 2313) and Marketing Club (Classroom 2404) effectively utilize...

The Department of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, successfully organized an engaging and insightful session titled “Session on CA” on 11 November 2025. The session was conducted by Mr. Ramakrishnan, a distinguished professional from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The initiative was aimed at providing students with in-depth exposure to the Chartered Accountancy profession and creating awareness about the academic pathway, professional requirements, and career opportunities associated with the CA qualification. The primary objective of the session was to guide students aspiring to pursue Chartered Accountancy by offering authentic insights directly from a practicing professional. The session focused on familiarizing students with the structure of the CA course, including its different levels, eligibility criteria, registration process, examination pattern, and articleship requirements. Mr. Ramakrishnan ex...

The Department of English and Cultural Studies, Christ University, Pune Lavasa Campus, organized a guest lecture titled "Research Ready: Emerging Trends and Opportunities in the Humanities", aimed at enhancing the academic preparedness of MA in English with Digital Humanities students. The session focused on emerging themes in humanities research, strategic publication practices, and navigating opportunities in research positions and funding avenues, particularly within the Indian and global academic landscape. The speaker began by demystifying the publishing ecosystem in the humanities, stressing the importance of understanding the distinctions between open-access, subscription-based, and paid publication models. While open-access journals offer wider reach, the speaker cautioned students about predatory publishers and emphasized the need for selecting UGC-CARE or Scopus-indexed journals. This distinction led to a discussion on quality assurance in publication and how instit...