CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus

The Department of English & Cultural Studies, Department of Statistics & Data Science and Department of Computer Science in collaboration with Brand Side Story, Procter & Gamble (P&G), and Whisper India organised an event focused on conducting menstrual awareness and hygiene sessions for students of Classes 6 to 8 and 11to 12 across two different schools in Pune namely, C M International School, Balewadi, Orchid International School & Sidheswar High School on 27th and 29th April 2026. The aim of the guest lecture was to address a topic that is often surrounded by stigma, silence, and misinformation. The primary objective was to educate young girls about menstrual health, promote hygienic practices, and encourage a sense of confidence and openness when discussing menstruation. Recognizing the cultural and social barriers associated with the subject, the sessions were carefully designed to create a safe, comfortable, and interactive learning environment where students...

The Alumni Engagement Session conducted on May 2, 2026, served as an informative and interactive platform for students to gain practical guidance regarding dissertation writing, research topic selection, and academic and professional application processes. The session was led by Digangana Chanda, an alumnus of the department and currently working as a Junior Copywriter at Wavelength Communications. Her experience as both a former student and a working professional enabled her to provide valuable insights that connected academic learning with industry expectations.  The session focused primarily on the transition from dissertation writing to future academic and professional pathways. The speaker discussed the importance of viewing the dissertation not merely as a compulsory academic requirement, but as a foundation for future research, publication, and career opportunities. Students were introduced to the possibilities of converting dissertation work into research papers and were gu...

The Earth Day celebration was organized as a meaningful and engaging event with the objective of promoting environmental awareness, sustainability, and social responsibility among students and the wider community. The program was carefully planned to combine education, creativity, and active participation, ensuring that participants not only learned about environmental issues but also contributed positively toward protecting nature. The celebration included several activities that encouraged teamwork, critical thinking, public awareness, and direct environmental action.  One of the major highlights of the event was the quiz competition on environmental awareness. Students enthusiastically participated in the quiz, which focused on topics such as climate change, pollution, biodiversity, conservation of natural resources, renewable energy, and sustainable living practices. The competition helped participants improve their knowledge about current environmental challenges while also ma...

The Department of English and Cultural Studies, in collaboration with the Editorial Circle under the Christ Language & Arts Network (CLAN) and the Office of Alumni Engagement, organised an insightful session for the students of the MA English with Digital Humanities programme. The session featured Ms. Andrea Rodrigues, Scientific Editor, author of Mizu City, and an alumna of the Department of English and Cultural Studies. The event aimed to provide students with practical insights into contemporary writing practices, digital storytelling, and publishing in the evolving literary landscape, while also aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education. Ms. Rodrigues began the session with a general introduction to writing stories online and highlighted how digital spaces have transformed the way stories are created, shared, and consumed. She discussed the importance of understanding one’s target audience before beginning the writing process and explained how writers can ...

The Department of English and Cultural Studies, in collaboration with the Centre for Social Action, conducted a Bhashadaan awareness session as part of its community engagement and social concern initiative for students of Classes 6, 7, and 8 at Dasave Public School. The session was designed to introduce young learners to the concept of Bhashadaan and to create awareness about the importance of language preservation, translation, and digital participation in today’s increasingly interconnected world. Since the participants were middle school students, the session content and activities were carefully adapted to suit their age group, ensuring that the concepts were communicated in a simple, engaging, and interactive manner. The session began with a relatable and practical demonstration illustrating how translation tools help people communicate across different languages. Students were shown examples of how individuals who speak different languages can understand each other through digit...

On 27th April 2026, the Department of English and Cultural Studies organised a Bhashadaan awareness session for first-year BBA and MBA students. The session was designed to introduce students to the concept of Bhashadaan and highlight its relevance in the areas of language, digital participation, and inclusive education, while fostering a broader commitment to lifelong learning opportunities. The session opened with an engaging introduction that demonstrated how translation tools can effectively bridge language barriers in everyday life. Using the relatable example of a person unfamiliar with Hindi employing digital tools to both speak and understand the language, the facilitator immediately captured student interest and made the concept accessible to a diverse audience. This opening set a strong foundation for what followed, as real-life examples were then used to deepen student understanding and help them connect the idea of digital language tools to their own lived experiences. Buil...

The Teaching and Learning Enhancement Cell (TLEC), CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune, successfully organized a one-day Professional Development Programme on “Implementing Competency-Based Education: Experiential Learning and AI-Enhanced Teaching” on 2nd May 2026, commencing at 10:00 AM. The programme was conducted in a hybrid mode, enabling participation from educators both within and outside the city, thereby broadening its reach and impact. The primary objective of the programme was to equip educators with contemporary pedagogical approaches aligned with competency-based education (CBE), with a focus on experiential learning strategies and the effective integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and ICT tools in teaching and assessment. The initiative aimed to address the evolving needs of the educational landscape by promoting outcome-based teaching practices and enhancing classroom engagement. The programme commenced with an introductory session highlighting the significance ...