CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus

The School of Business and Management (BBA), CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, organised a specialised awareness session titled “Quantum Computing Demystified: Opportunities for Business & Innovation”on 5 December 2025 for first-year BBA students. This session was held in Classroom 2311, Management Block and is considered as an integral part of the department’s ongoing initiative to expose students to emerging technological trends and their potential applications in the business world. With over 50 participants, the session aimed to broaden students’ technological outlook and encourage them to recognize the future possibilities linked to quantum technologies. The resource person for the session was Mr. Anand Krishnaswamy, an experienced educational consultant who is known for his expertise in simplifying complex technological concepts for young learners. The session coordinator was Dr. Purnendu Bikash Acharjee, who facilitated and supervised the planning and exe...

The Book Review Competition 2025 was successfully conducted by The Readers’ Club , in association with the Library & Information Center and the School of Sciences . The competition aimed to encourage reading habits, promote analytical thinking, and provide a platform for students to express their perspectives on diverse books through structured and meaningful reviews. Pre-Event Activities To ensure maximum participation, the organizers began their promotional activities 15 days prior to the event. The event poster, registration link, and prize details were released well in advance. Members of The Readers’ Club actively spread awareness by pasting posters on common notice boards and classroom boards, and displaying digital posters on campus TV screens. Event information was also disseminated through WhatsApp groups, peer communication, and word-of-mouth promotion. The Library & Information Center circulated an official invitation email to all students, faculty, and staff. Addit...

The School of Business and Management (BBA), CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, organised a focused and skill-oriented session titled “Crack the Code: Problem Solving & Logical Thinking for Competitive Exams” on 3rd December 2025 at the Auditorium, Management Block. This initiative forms an essential part of the department’s continuous efforts to prepare BBA Honours students for various national and international competitive examinations from the very beginning of their academic journey. By introducing the fundamentals of quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, and systematic problem-solving in the first year itself, the department aims to build long-term competency and confidence among students, enabling them to excel as they progress into higher semesters. The session was organised exclusively for First Year BBA Honours students, with more than 30 participants attending the lecture. The event was coordinated by Dr. Saran Murali, and the resource person for th...

The Department of Data Science and Statistics organised an insightful guest lecture on “Big Data Analytics: Tools & Techniques” on 21st November 2025 for the students of the fifth semester B.Sc. Data Science and Economics Analytics programme. The session was conducted by Mr. Yogesh P. Murumkar, CEO and Corporate Trainer at Bharat Software Solutions, a renowned expert in data-driven business solutions and technology training. The one-hour session, held from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM, aimed to enhance students’ understanding of emerging analytical tools, industry practices, and the growing relevance of big data across sectors. Mr. Murumkar began the session by introducing the concept of Big Data, highlighting its characteristics—the 5 V’s: Volume, Velocity, Variety, Veracity, and Value. He explained how organisations today generate massive amounts of structured and unstructured data, and how data analytics plays a pivotal role in strategic decision-making. His industry insights helped stude...

The School of Business and Management (BBA), CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, organised an awareness session titled “Innovate to Elevate: Building an Entrepreneurial Mindset” on 29 November 2025 at the Auditorium, Management Block. This initiative forms an important part of the department’s ongoing efforts to inculcate a strong culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among BBA students. As part of the strategic academic vision, the department aims to nurture creative thinking from the very first year of the BBA programme so that students can begin incubating their ideas early and refine and execute those ideas as they progress into their second and third years. The session was conducted for more than 150 first-year BBA students and was coordinated by Dr. Purnendu Bikash Acharjee. The invited speaker for the event was Prof. (Dr.) Amit Seth, an eminent academician known for his expertise in innovation-driven entrepreneurship. His session focused on building the fo...

The Centre for Academic and Professional Support (CAPS), Christ University Pune Lavasa, recently organised an enriching and immersive Clay Modelling Workshop. The session brought together more than 30 students from various wings, including Operations, Peer Training, Connect Wide, PR & Media, Content, QC, and Research, marking a unique blend of creativity, reflection, and leadership development. The workshop was facilitated by Dr Sangeeta Jawla, a respected scholar known for her expertise in folklore, gender studies, creative arts, and narratives of traditional potter communities. Her interdisciplinary approach created a meaningful connection between art, culture, and leadership. For many participants, clay modelling was a new and unexpectedly grounding experience. The simple act of shaping soil with one’s hands became a therapeutic process, allowing students to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with themselves. What is often seen merely as “mud” is transformed into a medium of expr...

The School of Commerce, Finance & Accountancy, in collaboration with the Office of Alumni Engagement, organized an enriching and insightful Alumni Interaction Session aimed at fostering deeper engagement between current students and the institution’s alumni community. The event was meticulously coordinated under the guidance of Dr. Mahesh Kumar T, whose leadership ensured that the session was aligned with the university’s commitment to academic excellence and holistic student development. The smooth facilitation of the program was made possible through the active support of dedicated student volunteers, who played a vital role in handling logistics, audience coordination, and creating an inviting environment for meaningful dialogue. The core purpose of the interaction was to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world industry expectations. In today’s dynamic employment landscape, exposure to practical insights and firsthand professional experiences is indispensable. Re...

CHRIST Infotech, in collaboration with the School of Commerce, successfully organized a six-day hands-on workshop titled “Business Intelligence using Power BI” at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus – The Hub of Analytics. The program, conducted from 6th October to 11th October 2025, was designed as part of the institution’s continuous commitment to fostering industry-relevant skills and practical learning among students. The workshop targeted B.Com Business Analytics students from KPR College, Coimbatore, with the goal of equipping them with the essential analytical and technical skills required to leverage data for decision-making. With organizations increasingly relying on business intelligence tools, this workshop provided participants with a complete, practice-oriented exposure to Microsoft Power BI, one of the leading BI platforms used globally. The sessions were conducted by Mr. K. T. Thomas and Ms. P. S. Anusha, who guided students through each stage of Power B...

The Faculty Development Programme (FDP), held from 29th July to 2nd August 2025, brought together faculty members from diverse disciplines for a comprehensive and engaging learning experience. The programme commenced on Day 1 with a formal inauguration, setting the tone for an enriching week ahead. The first session, led by Dr. Sahil Gupta, introduced participants to NVIVO, a software tool for qualitative research analysis. Faculty members gained hands-on experience working with NVIVO datasets, learning coding techniques, theme identification, and data visualization. Following a short break, the focus shifted to Mendeley, where participants explored effective ways to manage references, organize research libraries, and seamlessly integrate citations into MS Word documents. The afternoon session was facilitated by Dr. Durgansh Sharma, who provided an insightful orientation on funding research projects, explaining how to identify appropriate funding bodies, prepare compelling proposals, a...

The Library and Information Centre, in collaboration with The Readers’ Club, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, organized an engaging and thought-provoking exhibition titled “Books in Search of Readers” on the 15th and 16th of October 2025. The two-day event aimed to rekindle the joy of reading and to encourage the university community to explore books beyond their academic curriculum. Open to all students, faculty, and staff, the exhibition served as a vibrant celebration of literature, learning, and curiosity. The exhibition featured an impressive selection of books from both campus libraries, thoughtfully curated to include academic texts, classic and contemporary literature, biographies, autobiographies, and works on history, sociology, and success stories. The event encouraged participants to rediscover reading as a source of both intellectual enrichment and personal pleasure. By highlighting diverse genres and themes, the exhibition sought to promote reading as...

In today’s hyper-connected digital economy, a company's greatest asset—its data—is also its greatest liability. While tech headlines are filled with tales of sophisticated hacks, the frontline of corporate defense is often not in the server room, but in the boardroom. It is the executives, managers, and financial officers who are the prime targets of complex social engineering and business email compromise schemes. Recognizing this critical gap, NEXUS, the newly inaugurated cybersecurity cell of Christ (Deemed to be University), Pune - Lavasa Campus, has launched its mission to spread cyber awareness. For its very first outreach initiative, the group set its sights not on a technical audience, but on the future business leaders at the Lotus Business School. The event, an engaging seminar tailored specifically for MBA students, aimed to demystify cybersecurity, translating it from technical jargon into a core business imperative. The session was expertly conceptualized and led by tw...