CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus

Laughter echoed through the central hall as high-stakes pitch decks collided with raw creative energy under the mist-kissed Sahyadri skyline. Paper prototypes, rapid crisis simulations, and passionate strategy debates filled the air with electric excitement. This was far more than an academic welcome—it was the exact moment a new cohort of business thinkers realized their ideas held real-world power. Organized by the School of Business and Management - BBA, Prarambh 2026 - 27 was designed to blend foundational management principles with the demands of today's fast-moving corporate climate. In a global economy driven by digital disruption and shifting market trends, textbook theories are no longer enough. The event challenged incoming management students to look past standard spreadsheets, embedding early habits of ethical leadership, strategic foresight, and dynamic problem-solving. The energy peaked during a series of intense, fast-paced business simulations and real-time case st...

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 ...

The Library & Information Center, in association with the School of Law, successfully organized a training session titled “Mastering Legal Research with LexisNexis: A Training Session” on 18 April 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Auditorium, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus. The session was conducted by Ms. Sarita Patnaik, representative of LexisNexis, New Delhi. The programme was organized for students and faculty members of the School of Law with the objective of enhancing their legal research skills through effective use of the LexisNexis database. The event commenced with a warm welcome and introduction to the significance of digital legal research tools in contemporary legal education and practice. The resource person highlighted the growing importance of reliable legal databases in academic research, legal drafting, case analysis, and professional legal work. She emphasized that legal researchers must possess strong database-searching skills to ac...

The School of Business and Management – BBA, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus – ‘The Hub of Analytics’, organized the final Club Activity session of the semester on 25th April 2026 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM across BBA Classrooms in the Management Block. Conducted for First and Second Year BBA students as part of the Academic Year 2025–26, the event featured three massive interdisciplinary collaborations designed to conclude the term with a balance of intense practical application, reflective feedback, and community building. The session was coordinated by Ms. Devleena Banerjee, supported by student volunteers, and witnessed active participation from approximately 37 students. This week’s theme centered on Creative Resilience, Honest Reflection, and Inter-Domain Networking. A major academic highlight was the expansive collaboration between the Finance, ED, and Commune-cat Clubs in Classroom 2400. In a highly demanding "Creative Pitching Activity," students ...

The Department of Statistics & Data Science and the Department of Computer Science at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, jointly organized a six-day “Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) in Data Science & Computing” from 18th May 2026 to 23rd May 2026. The programme was designed to enhance faculty competencies in emerging areas of data science, machine learning, statistical analysis, research methodology, optimization techniques, and business intelligence tools. It aimed to equip faculty members with contemporary knowledge and practical skills that would strengthen teaching effectiveness, research productivity, and interdisciplinary collaboration.  The programme commenced with a session on LaTeX for Academic Writing and Research conducted by Dr. Libin Chako. The session introduced participants to the importance of LaTeX as a professional document preparation system widely used in academia and research. Faculty members gained practical exposure to document ...

On 18 April 2026, students of the Service Management course participated in a field visit to Phoenix The Mall of Millennium in Wakad, Pune as part of their Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA). The primary objective of the visit was to provide students with practical exposure to service management concepts and to help them understand the role of service recovery in enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty. The visit also aimed to enable students to apply classroom theories such as the GAPs Model, Service Blueprinting, and the 7Ps of Marketing in a real-world service environment. During the visit to Pune, students worked in groups and selected different service outlets within the mall, including food and beverage outlets, retail stores, entertainment service providers, and more. Rather than limiting their learning to observation, students actively engaged with customers and service personnel to gain first-hand insights into service delivery processes. Each group interacted with at le...

The School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, organized an insightful session on “Fundamental Rights, Duties and Financial Justice under the Indian Constitution” on 29 May 2026 at 10:30 AM in Room No. 2226, Management Block. The session was conducted by Dr. Akansha Srivastava, Assistant Professor, School of Law, and was attended by students and faculty members of the Department of Commerce. The objective of the session was to enhance students’ understanding of constitutional values and their relevance in contemporary society, with a special focus on financial justice and responsible citizenship. The session aimed to bridge the gap between legal principles and economic realities, helping commerce and finance students appreciate the constitutional framework that governs rights, responsibilities, and equitable economic development in India. Dr. Srivastava began the session by providing an overview of the Indian Constitution, emphasi...

The School of Business and Management (BBA), CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, in collaboration with the Research Club, organized a guest lecture titled “Transforming Research into Publishable Papers” on 30 April 2026 from 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Management Block Auditorium. The session was conducted as a Participatory Learning Activity for the course BBA 203-4: Statistics and Research Methodology and was attended by 4BBA students. The lecture aimed to bridge the gap between academic research projects and scholarly publication practices by actively engaging students in discussions on research writing, publication processes, journal selection, and research dissemination. Through interaction with the resource person, students gained practical insights into transforming research work into publishable academic papers, thereby strengthening their research and analytical skills. The guest lecture was delivered by Dr. Ishant Kumar, Assistant Professor at Delhi Universi...