CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus

In today’s fast-paced academic world, relentless deadlines and high expectations often crowd out our internal well-being. But every so often, a quiet gathering reminds us that true scholarly excellence begins from within. That was precisely the atmosphere at Christ University Lavasa Campus when the Department of English and Cultural Studies partnered with the Centre for Counselling and Health Services (CCHS) to host an intimate, transformative masterclass on Emotional Intelligence. Facilitated with extraordinary care by expert counselors Lama Abbas and Kajal Das, the specialized workshop brought scholars together to explore a vital question: why do we react the way we do when pressure mounts? What unfolded was a deeply empowering session dedicated to radical self-awareness, psychological agility, and lasting emotional resilience for modern scholars today. What made the gathering particularly compelling was its authentic, egalitarian structure. Sitting in a close circle, postgraduate st...

Team Wars: The First-Year Ultimate Challenge.  The Department of Computer Science hosted "Team Wars: The First-Year Ultimate Challenge," a high-energy team building session for first-year students of the BSc Psychology and Computer Science dual-major programme, on 18th August 2026. Held in Classroom 1103 from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM, the session brought together 48 students, divided into six teams of eight, for an event built around one simple mission: think together, work together, adapt together, and have fun together. The format combined six back-to-back challenges, each testing a different facet of collaboration, from quick decision-making to nonverbal coordination and creative performance. The session opened with Round 1, "Create Your Squad," where each team had seven minutes to choose a team name, craft a slogan, and elect a captain, before presenting themselves to the room in a rapid 30-second spotlight. This set the tone for the challenges to follow — a mix of c...

The Department of Commerce, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune, organized a workshop on “SQL for Finance: Working with Financial Data” for students of MSc Global Finance and Analytics. The workshop was conducted with the aim of introducing students to SQL and highlighting its growing relevance in finance, analytics and other data driven roles. As the finance industry becomes increasingly dependent on data, professionals are expected to work with large volumes of information and use technology effectively for analysis and decision making. While a strong foundation in finance remains essential, knowledge of tools such as SQL can give students an added advantage when entering the corporate environment. The workshop was therefore planned as an introductory and practical session to familiarise students with one of the technical skills increasingly used across financial and business functions. The session was conducted by Mr. Yogesh Murumkar, Corporate Trainer and Chief Executive Officer...

The School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, organised a five-day Faculty Development Programme titled Rethinking Law: Reform, Research, and Practice from 4th to 8th August 2026 at the Smart Room, Central Block. The programme was conceived in response to the rapidly evolving legal landscape, shaped by legislative reform, technological integration, and shifting judicial paradigms. It sought to equip faculty with the analytical tools and methodological rigour necessary to bridge the gap between theoretical scholarship and contemporary, practice-oriented legal education. The initiative aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) and reflected the School's continued commitment to research-driven teaching and academic excellence. The programme brought together five distinguished resource persons from leading institutions, offering participants a balanced exposure to both academic and practitioner perspectives. The sessions were structured ...

The Mathematics for Planet Earth online lecture series commenced on 20 August 2026 with its inaugural lecture, “Mathematics of Planet Earth: A Wide Spectrum of Ideas and Possibilities.” The session was delivered by Prof. Christiane Rousseau, Professor Emerita in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Université de Montréal, Canada. An internationally recognised mathematician and former President of the Canadian Mathematical Society, Prof. Rousseau was also the international coordinator of the Mathematics of Planet Earth 2013 initiative. The lecture series has been conceived with the larger objective of encouraging students, faculty members and mathematics enthusiasts to look beyond the conventional boundaries of mathematics and recognise its presence in the world around them. The inaugural session set the tone for this vision by demonstrating how mathematical ideas can help us understand ecosystems, climate, biodiversity, cooperation, natural resources and some of the most pre...

The Department of English and Cultural Studies, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, in collaboration with the Nucleus of Learning and Development (NLD), organized an awareness workshop on the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, 2013. The session was conducted with the objective of promoting a safe, respectful, inclusive, and supportive academic and professional environment for all members of the university community. The workshop was open to all, encouraging students, faculty members, and staff to participate and develop a stronger understanding of workplace safety and dignity. The workshop focused on enhancing participants’ awareness of the provisions and legal requirements of the POSH Act, 2013, while emphasizing its relevance in educational institutions and professional spaces. The session highlighted the importance of maintaining appropriate workplace behavior and fostering an environment based on mutual respect, equality, dignity, and accountability. Part...

Cyber Security and Criminal Justice Administration: Emerging Jurisprudence and Enforcement Challenges. The rapid expansion of digital technology has transformed almost every aspect of contemporary life, from communication and commerce to governance and public services. However, this digital transformation has also created new opportunities for criminal activity. Cybercrime has emerged as a complex and constantly evolving challenge for criminal justice administration, requiring legal systems and enforcement agencies to adapt at an unprecedented pace. In this context, the One Day Workshop on “Cyber Security and Criminal Justice Administration: Emerging Jurisprudence and Enforcement Challenges. Cybersecurity is no longer merely a technological concern; it has become an important legal, institutional, and societal issue. Cyber offences such as identity theft, online financial fraud, cyberstalking, phishing, ransomware attacks, data breaches, online harassment and attacks on critical inform...