CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus

Every new beginning brings with it a sense of excitement, responsibility, and possibility. The inauguration of the new tenure of the School of Sciences Association (SSA) marks the beginning of a fresh chapter filled with new ideas, new leadership, and new opportunities for the students of the School of Sciences. It is an occasion that celebrates not only the formation of a new team but also the spirit of student leadership, participation, and collective growth. The occasion will formally welcome the newly appointed office bearers of the SSA, including the President, Vice President, Heads, and other members of the association. Their appointment marks the beginning of a journey where leadership goes beyond titles and becomes an opportunity to contribute, collaborate, take initiative, and create a meaningful impact within the student community. Each office bearer will have an important role in supporting the association and working towards its shared goals. The inauguration will also be a...

The Department of Computer Science and the Department of Statistics & Data Science, School of Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, organized a session on “Stress and Wellbeing” for senior undergraduate students on 9 September 2026 at Room No. 1127, Central Block. The session was conducted by Dr. Padmakumari P, Professor, Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore Central Campus. As students progress through university, they encounter increasing academic, personal, and career-related responsibilities. Senior students often manage coursework, examinations, projects, internships, placements, career decisions, and preparations for higher studies. These responsibilities can influence their stress levels and overall wellbeing. Keeping these concerns in view, the session focused on helping students understand stress from a psychological perspective and explore approaches that can promote positive psychological wellbeing. Dr. Padmakumar...

The Department of Computer Science and the Department of Statistics & Data Science, School of Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, organized an insightful session on “Managing Academic Stress and Time Management” for first-year undergraduate students on 8 September 2026 at the Auditorium, Central Block. The session was conducted by Dr. Padmakumari P, Professor, Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore Central Campus. Beginning university life is an important transition for students. Moving into a new environment, meeting new people, adapting to different academic expectations, and taking greater responsibility for one’s schedule can bring both excitement and uncertainty. Recognizing these challenges, the session focused on helping students understand and manage the thoughts, emotions, and pressures associated with starting a new phase of life. Dr. Padmakumari engaged the students through a series of interactive and reflective ...

The Readers Club, in collaboration with the Library & Information Center, organized “My Reading Journey: 2 Read, 2 Await” on 5 September 2026 at Christ (Deemed to be University), Pune–Lavasa Campus. Conducted as a special Teachers’ Day reading initiative, the programme aimed to strengthen the reading culture on campus by encouraging faculty members and staff to reflect on their reading experiences, share book recommendations, and identify books they wished to explore in the future. The initiative followed a simple and engaging concept: participants were invited to share two books they had read and enjoyed and two books they wished to read. This encouraged participants to look back at their reading journey while also setting future reading goals. The activity created an opportunity to discover diverse authors, genres, subjects, and perspectives through the reading choices of colleagues. As part of the initiative, the Library & Information Center team and The Readers Club members...

Bridging Classroom Learning with Professional Practice In an increasingly complex financial and regulatory environment, forensic accounting has emerged as an important field at the intersection of accounting, finance, data analytics, investigation, and law. To provide students with practical exposure to this evolving profession, an Alumni Interaction Session titled “Alumni Insights: The Role of a Forensic Analyst in Litigation” was organised to facilitate meaningful engagement between students and an experienced alumnus/alumna from the professional world. The session was designed to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry practice, enabling students to understand how forensic accounting concepts are applied in actual investigations and litigation-related assignments. Understanding the Forensic Analyst’s Role The interaction provided students with insights into the multifaceted responsibilities of a forensic analyst. Unlike conventional financial analysis, forensic analys...

The Department of English and Cultural Studies, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, celebrated the International Day of Democracy by organizing an engaging series of academic activities under the event title “Democracy and Education: From Article 15 to Martha Nussbaum.” Designed to encourage students to reflect deeply on equality, justice, human rights, and responsible citizenship, the initiative sought to create a meaningful academic space where postgraduate students could explore the foundational values of a vibrant democratic society beyond traditional textbook learning. On 12th September, the department hosted a special screening of Anubhav Sinha’s acclaimed film Article 15. Drawing its title directly from the constitutional provision prohibiting discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth, the movie offered a powerful framing to examine human dignity, access to justice, and the persistent gap between constitutional ideals and li...

Constitutional Obligations and the Making of Responsible Commerce Professionals When Commerce Meets Constitutional Citizenship What does it mean to be a responsible business professional in a constitutional democracy? For students of commerce, the answer extends well beyond financial statements, market performance, profitability, and corporate strategy. Every organisation operates within a broader social, legal, and constitutional framework. Decisions made in boardrooms can influence employees, consumers, communities, the environment, investors, and society at large. Recognising this wider responsibility, the Department of Commerce, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, organised a specialised workshop on “Constitutional Obligations of Citizens” to encourage students to explore the relationship between constitutional values and professional responsibility. The session provided an interdisciplinary platform where commerce, law, ethics, governance, sustainability, and cit...