CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus

GLADIATOR’26, the annual inter-class Sports and Cultural Competition of the School of Business & Management (BBA), CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, in collaboration with Christ University School of Business & Management Association (CUSBMA) was successfully conducted during the academic year 2025–26. The event was held from 23rd March 2026 to 1st April 2026, between 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM, across multiple venues including the Amphitheatre, Football Ground (Management Block), Sports Arena, Badminton Court, Turf, Activity Hub, Volleyball Court, and Basketball Court (Central Block). The event was coordinated by Dr. Shine Raju Kappil and Dr. Shakib Mir, with the support of 9 student volunteers and active participation from over 450 students from BBA BA and BBA Honours. The primary objective of GLADIATOR’26 was to promote sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, and holistic student development by combining competitive sports events with vibrant cultural performances....

The School of Business & Management – BBA, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, successfully organized a Faculty Development Programme (FDP) titled “AI in Education: Transforming Teaching, Research & Academic Administration” from 16th March 2026 to 24th March 2026. The programme was conducted at the Auditorium, Central Block, and Classroom No: 2311 (Management Block). The FDP aimed to enhance faculty awareness and practical understanding of Artificial Intelligence applications in teaching, assessment, research, and academic administration. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Monica L and Dr. Shine Raju Kappil, with participation from 20 faculty members of the BBA department. The FDP began on 16th March 2026 with a session on AI in Teaching and Learning by Dr. Vinay M, Associate Professor, School of Computer Science, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Yeshwantpur. The session introduced faculty members to the evolving role of AI in education and its relevance in...

The Seminar on "A Literary Introduction to Refugee Studies," held on 27th March 2026, was organized by the Department of English and Cultural Studies, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, in collaboration with the Centre for Peace Praxis, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore. The session was facilitated by Ms. Elizabeth Varkey, Assistant Professor, Department of English and Cultural Studies, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus whose work brings together literature, conflict studies, and humanitarian perspectives. She was awarded the Israeli Council for Higher Education (ICHE) scholarship to study Conflict Resolution at Bar-Ilan University, Israel, and has volunteered her efforts at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), New Delhi. Drawing on both academic research and field exposure, she brings a deeply informed perspective to discussions on displacement, refugee narratives, and global humanitarian frameworks. She g...

A guest lecture on Computational Social Sciences (CSS) was organized to introduce students and faculty to the emerging interdisciplinary field that integrates computational methods with social science research. The lecture focused on how digital tools, network analysis, and simulation models can help scholars study complex social behaviors, patterns, and interactions in contemporary societies. The speaker emphasized the increasing importance of computational approaches in understanding social phenomena that unfold within digital environments and networked communities. The session began with an overview of the global academic ecosystem surrounding computational social science. The speaker highlighted important international conferences and scholarly platforms that facilitate research collaboration in this field. Among these were the NetSci – International School and Conference on Network Science, the IC2S2 (International Conference on Computational Social Science), and the NetLogo Confe...

The visit to the Godrej Archives offered students a comprehensive introduction to the interrelated fields of business history and corporate storytelling. More than a storage facility for records, the Archives emerged as a carefully curated narrative space where corporate memory is constructed, preserved, and interpreted. For students engaging with Digital Humanities and cultural studies, the experience provided a valuable opportunity to understand how archives function not only as repositories of the past but as active producers of meaning. The visit began with an overview of business history as an academic and professional field. Students were introduced to the idea that corporations document their trajectories in ways that intersect with national, technological, and social histories. In the case of Godrej, the archival displays illustrated how a company can reflect the aspirations of a nation across historical periods, particularly during the transition from colonial to post-independ...

The Alumni Connect: Industry Insights in Data Analytics session, organized by the School of Business and Management (MBA), Christ (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa, was successfully conducted on 14 March 2026 at 12:30 PM in the Smart Room. The session was delivered by Mr. Debtanu Banerjee, an esteemed alumnus from the PGDM Batch of 2015, currently serving as a Data Analyst at JPMorgan Chase. The initiative aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education, aiming to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry expectations through meaningful alumni engagement. The session commenced with a formal welcome address, introducing the speaker and highlighting the significance of alumni-driven learning platforms in higher education. Mr. Banerjee shared his professional journey, reflecting on his transition from academic life at Christ University to a successful career in the banking and financial services sector. His narrative provided students with a realistic ...

The "An Open Interaction on Corporate Recruitment Trends and Career Readiness" proved a resounding success, addressing a vital need for 4th-year law students navigating the competitive placement landscape. Organized by the School of Law's Placement Committee, the event stemmed from comprehensive surveys revealing a stark "readiness gap": over two-thirds of students felt unequipped to convert academic internships into competencies prized by Tier-1 law firms, particularly in high-growth areas like Infrastructure, M&A, and Real Estate. Participants voiced "placement anxiety" over unclear recruitment cycles, lacking insights into technical expectations, strategic negotiation, and corporate etiquette. The session featured a distinguished speaker Mr. Haroon Asrar with over two decades in corporate law, ADR, and executive management, holding advanced degrees from top institutions. The structured flow—welcome, introduction, core presentation, interactive Q...