CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus

Campuses are often defined by their academic milestones, lectures, and semester deadlines, yet the most enduring transformation occurs when young scholars look beyond textbooks and ask how their talents can serve the wider community. On 31 August and 01 September 2026, that vibrant sense of shared responsibility came alive at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, as the Centre for Social Action hosted its signature orientation festival, CSA DAY 2026, anchored by the rallying theme “Together We Can.” Spanning two engaging afternoons across the campus grounds, the event witnessed an extraordinary turnout of curious, motivated students eager to discover the social heart of their university. The journey commenced outdoors at the scenic Amphitheatre in the Management Block before shifting for its second phase into the lively Activity Hub within the Central Block. Both venues were thoughtfully transformed from routine academic spaces into an open, welcoming marketplace of soc...

The Department of Statistics and Data Science, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, organised a workshop on “Research in Data Science” on 28 August 2026 at the City Campus. The workshop was designed for MSc Data Science students to help them develop a systematic and practical understanding of research methodology in the context of Data Science. The session was conducted by Dr. Vahida Z. Attar, Associate Professor and Dr. Pramod Chaudhari Endowed Chair Associate Professor in AI/ML in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at COEP Technological University, Pune. With more than 26 years of academic experience, Dr. Attar has served in significant leadership roles, including Dean of the School of Computational Sciences and Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. She is a recognised PhD guide and has extensive experience in research, teaching and academic mentoring. The workshop began by highlighting that meaningful Data Science research does ...

Industry Spotlight Session on Career in Data Science. The Department of Statistics and Data Science, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, organised an Industry Spotlight Session on “Career in Data Science” on 29 August 2026. The session was conducted by Mr Amit Jain, an experienced data science and technology professional with academic training in Data Science, Business Analytics, Big Data and Information Technology. He has been associated with organisations such as Cybage, Wipro, Cloudmantra, Open Insights, TorcAI Digital Media and Findability Sciences. The session was designed to introduce students to the field of Data Science and help them understand the range of career opportunities available within the data and artificial intelligence ecosystem. It began by highlighting how everyday digital activities—including online searches, purchases, location services, messages, images and interactions with mobile applications—continuously generate large volumes of data. Stud...

Stepping into university life can feel like entering a vast, uncharted territory filled with new expectations, unfamiliar faces, and endless possibilities. On August 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM, the campus Banquet Hall transformed into a vibrant, welcoming space as the Centre for Academic and Professional Support (CAPS) hosted its annual Meet and Greet. Designed as a cross-cohort orientation and integration event, this gathering brought together newly admitted first-year students alongside their senior peers from the second and third years. The primary focus of the evening was to ease the transition of incoming juniors into university life, facilitate early peer mentorship opportunities, and foster an inclusive, highly supportive campus community right from the start. The evening officially commenced with a warm welcome address from Meeting Coordinator Vishal Raj, who outlined the event agenda and highlighted the immense value of building strong inter-batch connections. He emphasized that cre...

Meaningful community engagement rarely begins with a rigid checklist of administrative instructions; it sparks through authentic, open conversations that bring people together on equal ground. Recognising the transformative value of this human connection, the Centre for Social Action (CSA) at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, organised “Let’s Share” an interactive storytelling and orientation circle designed to welcome incoming students into the sphere of social responsibility. The gathering brought together nearly thirty enthusiastic first-year students, experienced student coordinators, and dedicated faculty mentors under one roof, establishing an inspiring platform to explore grassroots social service. Moving deliberately away from conventional, top-down orientation lectures, the event embraced a non-hierarchical forum rooted in shared personal experiences, mutual learning, and empathetic dialogue. The session opened with thoughtful reflections from **Prof. Kalpe...

Building Stronger Teams: An Experiential Team Building Programme for First-Year Students The Team Building Programme brought together students from 1 BSc Computer Science & Data Science, 1 BSc Economics & Statistics, and 1 MSc Data Science for an engaging and energetic experience centred on collaboration, communication, creativity, leadership, adaptability, and problem-solving. Designed as an experiential learning initiative, the programme provided students with opportunities to learn beyond the classroom while developing essential interpersonal and teamwork competencies that are valuable for both academic and professional growth. One of the key highlights of the programme was the opportunity for students from different academic programmes to interact and collaborate. Working in mixed teams encouraged students to move beyond their usual peer groups, appreciate diverse perspectives, and develop new connections. The programme created an inclusive environment where students with d...

The Centre for Artificial Intelligence (CAI), in collaboration with the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Statistics & Data Science, School of Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, successfully organized a Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Agentic AI & Data Analytics for Academicians” from 27 July to 01 August 2026. The FDP was designed to empower faculty members with practical knowledge and hands-on experience in Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Agentic AI, prompt engineering, no-code and low-code application development, AI ethics, and data analytics using Orange Data Mining. The programme aimed to support faculty in integrating emerging technologies into teaching, learning, assessment, academic administration, and research, while developing the skills required for future-ready higher education. The programme was facilitated by Mr. Kunal Pagariya, Software Technical Expert, Amdocs India Pv...

The Department of Commerce organized Ignite ’26 , a seven-day Induction and Orientation Development Programme (IODP), from 11 August to 18 August 2026 , to facilitate the smooth transition of newly admitted students into the university environment. The programme was designed to address the academic, administrative and personal challenges faced by students entering higher education from diverse educational backgrounds. It was aligned with SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 4: Quality Education, and SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions .  The programme commenced with an inaugural session, “IGNITE ’26,” followed by interactive activities such as “Fresh Faces, Fun Spaces: Breaking the Ice.” These sessions enabled students to interact with their peers and begin their university journey in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Students were also addressed by the Academic Coordinator, Fr. Justin , and introduced to essential college resources, including library faci...

Inter-School Debate Competition The School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, in collaboration with Mount Hermon School, Darjeeling, successfully organised an Inter-School Debate Competition that brought together talented school students in an intellectually stimulating environment. The competition provided a valuable platform for young learners to articulate their ideas, engage with diverse perspectives and develop essential skills in critical thinking, communication and persuasive argumentation. The event was conceptualised with the objective of encouraging students to move beyond conventional classroom learning and participate in meaningful academic discourse. Debate, as an experiential learning activity, enables students to analyse issues from multiple perspectives, construct reasoned arguments, respond to opposing viewpoints and communicate their thoughts with confidence. The competition therefore contributed significantly to the holistic development of ...

Every year on 19th August, World Humanitarian Day reminds us of the courage, compassion, and commitment of people who work to support communities during times of crisis. It is a day to recognise humanitarian workers, volunteers, and everyday individuals who extend help, hope, and solidarity to those in need. The Centre for Counselling and Health Services (CCHS), CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, conducted an online awareness initiative to mark World Humanitarian Day and encourage students to reflect on what it means to be a humanitarian in everyday life. The initiative highlighted the 2026 theme, “Strengthening Global Solidarity & Empowering Local Communities,” emphasising the importance of connecting global support with local action. Humanitarian work is not only about responding to major disasters or emergencies. It is also about empowering communities, encouraging self-reliance, and creating systems where people can support one another with dignity and respec...

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 ...