CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus

There is something different about experiencing a campus early in the morning. Before the day gathers momentum, the surroundings are quieter, the air feels calmer, and the sounds of nature become easier to notice. The rustling of leaves, movement among the trees and calls of birds create a soundscape that often goes unnoticed during the busy academic day. It was within this setting that Avian Allies, the Bird Watching Club of CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, organised an early morning Bird Walk for students. The Bird Walk was conducted in collaboration with Focus Club, the Photography Club and CDL, bringing together two complementary ways of engaging with nature: observing and documenting it. The walk began at 6:30 AM at the Learning Café, Central Block, and followed the route through the Promenade towards the Bridge. The activity encouraged participants to step away from their usual routines and explore the campus through a closer look at its avian life. Learning ...

The Centre for Academic and Professional Support (CAPS) officially convened its comprehensive Induction Programme at 5:00 PM in the Smart Room, Central Block, marking a vital orientation milestone for the newly inducted student cohort. Organized to seamlessly integrate student members into the core institutional framework of the Centre, the programme provided exhaustive clarity regarding its structural mechanics, operational guidelines, performance expectations, and individual student responsibilities. By establishing a unified, transparent understanding of administrative rules, credit distribution metrics, evaluation criteria, team-specific objectives, and upcoming event roadmaps, the orientation aimed to lay a resilient foundation for exemplary professional conduct, mutual accountability, and effective project execution throughout the upcoming academic cycle. The proceedings initiated with an engaging team-building exercise facilitated by Ms. Tanvi Kashyap, specifically designed to c...

DANCEVERSE 2026 was a dance workshop series organised by the Lavasa Dance Academy with the aim of bringing together students, faculty, and members of the university community through the shared language of dance. The initiative was created to encourage participants to pursue their passion, explore different dance forms, and experience dance as a space for creativity, learning, confidence, and connection. More than simply a series of dance sessions, DANCEVERSE was envisioned as an opportunity for individuals to step away from their regular academic routines and dedicate time to something they enjoy and are passionate about. The workshop series featured a diverse range of dance styles, allowing participants with different interests, backgrounds, and levels of experience to take part. The sessions included Salsa, Freestyle, Bollywood, Hip-Hop, Bhangra Semi-Classical, and Dance Fitness. Each workshop had its own character and approach, giving participants the opportunity to experience diff...

The Centre for Academic and Professional Support (CAPS), in collaboration with the Centre for Counselling and Health Service (CCHS), organized the skill development programme “From Chaos to Reality: Plan, Write, Succeed” from 15 to 17 September 2026 at the Auditorium, Management Block, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus. Designed for students during the academic year 2026–27, the programme focused on strengthening essential academic, professional, and personal skills required for effective learning and student success. The programme was conceptualized in response to several common challenges faced by students across disciplines. First-year students often encounter difficulties in keeping pace with lectures and developing effective running notes, while students in academically intensive programmes such as Law need to transform dense legal materials, research readings, and classroom notes into structured and accessible study resources. Alongside these academic challenge...

Bridging Theory and Practice: Industry Insights on Corporate Risk Management CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune City Campus, organised an industry-led guest lecture on **Corporate Risk Management** for students of the **MSc Global Finance & Analytics (GFA)** programme. The session was attended by 19 postgraduate students and was conducted from **10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon**. The initiative was designed to provide students with practical industry exposure and help them connect academic concepts in risk management with the realities of corporate decision-making. Corporate organisations today operate in an environment characterised by financial uncertainty, technological disruption, regulatory changes, geopolitical developments and rapidly evolving business models. In such an environment, effective risk management has become an integral part of strategic decision-making. The session provided students with an opportunity to understand how organisations identify, assess, monitor and m...

The Department of Statistics and Data Science presented CIPHER, a multi-round technology event held on 18 and 19 September 2026 at Christ College, Pune. Hosted by the MSc Data Science students of CHRIST (Deemed to be University), the event brought participants of the Department of Computer Science, Christ College, together for four challenges: CEREBRO, Treasure Hunt, CODEX and REELITY. Each called for a different combination of knowledge, teamwork and creativity, giving students several ways to put their ideas into action. CEREBRO, the quiz competition, tested technical knowledge, logical reasoning, problem-solving and quick decision-making. Participants worked through challenging questions and a case-based round before reaching the final challenge. Team FusionX secured first place, represented by Thomas Philip Koshy and Samiksha Munot from SYBSCCS. Infinity Byte placed second, with Roy Brahmane, Mansi Singh and Gracy Waghmare from TYBSCCS. Third place went to Nexacore, represented by ...

The Department of English and Cultural Studies, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, in collabZZoration with the Nucleus of Learning and Development, organized an Online National Professional Development Programme (PDP) on “Narrating Tech-Displacement: Understanding Wired Diasporas through Select Digital Works”. The resource person Dr K Jayasree, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Velalar College of Engineering and Technology, offered an interdisciplinary exploration of digital diaspora studies, technology, migration, literature, and cultural studies. The PDP focused on Digital Diaspora Studies, examining the sociopolitical, cultural, and existential implications of human displacement in an increasingly hyper-connected world. A central concept was “Wired Diasporas,” a contemporary cultural studies framework that combines the material realities of migration with technologies such as artificial intelligence, biometrics, and virtual borderlands. The programme int...