CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus

The Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Alternative Pedagogies for the 21st Century Humanities Classroom” was organised by the Department of English and Cultural Studies, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, from 15 to 19 June 2026. The programme was conducted as a five-day faculty development initiative with the objective of strengthening pedagogical practices in humanities education and encouraging faculty members to explore innovative, participatory and multimodal approaches to teaching and learning. The programme was attended by faculty members of the Department and included a series of expert-led sessions conducted through both online and offline modes.  The FDP was conceptualised in response to the growing need for participatory, multimodal and experience-based approaches in higher education. The programme recognised that conventional lecture-based teaching did not always address the diverse range of critical, creative and collaborative competencies expec...

The School of Business and Management (BBA) at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), in formal collaboration with the Centre for Research, successfully organized and conducted a three-day Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) titled "Inquire, Ink & Impact: QIP on Scholarly Research Paper Writing" from August 06 to August 08, 2026, in the Smart Room of the Management Block. Designed specifically for teaching faculty and academic staff, this institutional quality enhancement initiative aligned directly with Sustainable Development Goal 04: Quality Education by reinforcing continuous academic leadership and elevating high-impact institutional research output. Facilitated by faculty in-charges and resource persons Dr. Shine Raju Kappil, Dr. Saran Murali, and Dr. Shakeeb Mohammad Mir, the bootcamp directly addressed critical technical and structural skill gaps among management educators in converting scholarly inquiry into publication-ready manuscripts that satisfy the stringent cri...

The Office of International Affairs (OIA), CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, organized an International Experience Sharing Session on 16 June 2026 at the Banquet Hall, Central Block. The session was designed to provide staff and faculty members with first-hand insights into international academic engagements, intercultural learning experiences, and the growing importance of global collaborations in higher education. It served as a platform for participants to understand how international exposure contributes to academic excellence, professional development, and institutional growth. The event featured Dr. Fr. Lijo Thomas, Director and Dean, Dr. David Joseph, and Prof. Kalpesh Patkar, who shared their experiences from recent international academic engagements and immersion programs. Through their reflections, the speakers demonstrated how global interactions foster innovation, strengthen academic partnerships, and enrich teaching and research practices. Dr. Fr. Lijo ...

The Department of English and Cultural Studies, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, in collaboration with Nucleus of Learning and Development (NLD), successfully organized an Online National Faculty Development Program titled “Global South Literatures and Indian Mythology: Indian English Literature and Puranic Itihas” from 18 to 24 June 2026. The sessions were conducted online from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm and were led by Dr. Vanya Srivastava, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Integral University, Lucknow. The program attracted faculty members, researchers, and scholars interested in Indian English Literature, mythology, cultural studies, and postcolonial discourse. The Faculty Development Program reflected Christ University’s commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and holistic education. The collaboration with Nucleus of Learning and Development strengthened the initiative by bringing together educators from diverse institutions through an accessible onli...

On April 24, 2026, the School of Business and Management (BBA) at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, successfully hosted Fathom ’26. Organized in collaboration with The Artibus MDQ Club, this dynamic interdepartmental parliamentary debate took place in the Smart Room of the Central Block. Coordinated by student leaders Mr. Sanskar Garg and Ms. Sneha Gaur alongside Faculty Coordinator Prof. Ucchita Sharma, the competition saw active participation from 31 attendees. The necessity for this initiative stemmed from an observed gap in practical opportunities for students who hold strong theoretical foundations but lack a suitable forum for real-world political engagement. The event kicked off at 4:45 PM with an inaugural address that established the core theme and structure of the debate, followed by insightful remarks from the faculty. Fathom ’26 was specifically designed to help students master critical soft skills, including effective public speaking, persuasive argumen...

The Department of English and Cultural Studies in collaboration with the CHRIST Language and Arts Network organized an engaging online workshop titled “The Shape of Words: Writing with Purpose” on 27 March 2026. The session was conducted by Dr Swagata Ghosh, Head of Multimedia Technical Service, Learning, Innovation, Development & Skills at Bath Spa University, UK. The workshop aimed to introduce students to the significance of purposeful writing, creative expression, and contemporary professional communication practices. The event brought together students and faculty members interested in creative writing, storytelling, and professional development. Dr Swagata Ghosh began the session with an interactive exercise designed to encourage observation and interpretation. She displayed a series of photographs and invited participants to write down their immediate thoughts, feelings, and interpretations based on the visuals. This activity highlighted how creative writing often emerges fr...

The Library & Information Center, in association with the School of Law, successfully organized “Enhancing Legal Research Skills through Manupatra: A Training & Orientation Session” on 11 April 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the Central Block Auditorium, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus. The session was conducted by Mr. Swapnil Bhamre, representative of Manupatra, Pune. The programme was designed for students and faculty members of the School of Law with the objective of strengthening their legal research skills through effective utilization of the Manupatra legal database. The event commenced with a welcome address highlighting the importance of digital legal research tools in contemporary legal education and practice. Participants were introduced to the significance of online legal databases in facilitating efficient access to legal information and supporting evidence-based legal research. The resource person emphasized that proficiency in legal research platforms ...