The Astro-Physics Club at DES Pune University is a vibrant platform that brings together students from diverse academic backgrounds to explore the awe-inspiring mysteries of the universe. The club offers a space where curiosity meets scientific engagement along with active in-house guidance through stargazing nights, interactive sessions, and thought-provoking discussions. Students are encouraged not only to observe celestial phenomena but also to think deeply, ask big questions, and gradually move toward meaningful research - be it formulating their own astrophysics projects, contributing to observation logs, or aspiring to publish their research papers in international journals. All this, while ensuring plenty of opportunities to have fun, work in the team with peers, and be genuinely amazed by the wonders of the cosmos.
Faculty Coordinator: Dr Pooja Kulkarni (8888829048) pooja.kulkarni@despu.edu.in
Student President: Sanjyot Deshpande (SY ECE Div A) (8180999616)
Student secretary: Deven Gaikwad (9356178569)
Club Inauguration: 22/07/2025
Total members : 45
Information of ROBO CLUB:
To develop students multi-dimensionally, School of Engineering & Technology has started ‘ROBO CLUB’ under which the club aims to provide a platform for students interested in robotics to learn, experiment, and innovate.
Objectives of the Club:
To provide a platform for students to learn about robotics concepts and technologies.
To facilitate hands-on experience in building and programming robots.
To foster a community of robotics enthusiasts and encourage collaboration.
To prepare students for participation in robotics competitions and events.
Activities:
Workshops and training sessions on robotics fundamentals.
Building and programming robots for various applications.
Guest lectures and expert talks on robotics-related topics.
Participation in robotics competitions and events.
| Events | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sr. No. | Date | Name of the Event |
| 1 | 22/07/2025 | Introduction to Robotics and Automation by Mr Asif Jamadar of ROBOKIDZ |
| 2 | 29/12/2025 | Hands on session Legobots (Total 40 students attended) |
| 3 | 22/01/2026 | ROBO Soccer Competition in Parampara |
| 4 | 14/03/2026 | Visit to WIPRO PARI, Shirwal |
Name of Club Coordinator(Staff):
1. Mr.Aniket Ingavale(7768060377)
2. Dr. Shrida Kalamkar (9890179169)
Name of Club Coordinator(Student): Ms. Suruchi Dhawan (85302 13225)
Information about the club:
AlgoRhythm is a student-led technical club at DES Pune University dedicated to nurturing industry-ready technocrats. The club bridges academic learning with real-world industry practices through hands-on sessions and peer learning. It focuses on core programming, development, data technologies, and emerging areas like AI and Block chain. AlgoRhythm promotes structured coding practice, hackathons, and project-based learning to strengthen problem-solving skills.
The club actively supports placement readiness through aptitude training, resume building, and interview preparation. Students are guided to build strong professional profiles on GitHub and LinkedIn.
Guest lectures and TED-style talks inspire innovation, entrepreneurship, and ethical professionalism.
AlgoRhythm emphasizes soft skills, teamwork, and leadership alongside technical excellence. It follows strong coding ethics, data privacy, and responsible use of technology. Aligned with DESPU values, AlgoRhythm aims to build confident, skilled, and socially responsible future engineers.
Mīmāṁsā is run by the Department of Psychology with around 20 participating members from BA and MA Psychology programs.
Foster a Research Temperament: Cultivate a mindset of critical thinking, inquiry, and evidence-based analysis among students. Provide Hands-on Experience and Learning: Offer students practical exposure to the entire research process, from idea generation to dissemination. Publication of an e-Periodical: Facilitate the creation and publication of an e-publication featuring review papers authored by students. Development of Practical Research Skills:Equip students with essential research competencies, including literature review, academic writing, and critical analysis. Workshops for All Students:Organize workshops to ensure broad student participation in essential research methodologies and tools. Publication Support:Faculty mentoring and guidance for research output and publication in reputed journals.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE CLUB:
In a time where voices often go unheard and expression is stifled by apprehension, The Lit Society emerges as a haven for those who believe in the transformative power of words. Anchored in the conviction that literature and language are not merely disciplines but ways of perceiving and engaging with the world, this society seeks to cultivate a vibrant community of orators, readers, performers, and thinkers. We envision a forum where dialogue flourishes, creativity thrives, and individuals are empowered to articulate their ideas with confidence and conviction.
The Lit Society is not just a collective—it is a movement. One that champions the originality of expression, celebrates the richness of literature and language, and molds individuals into articulate, empathetic, and informed beings. Whether it is through the fiery exchange of debate, the subtle beauty of performance, the introspection of reading, or the vulnerability of an open mic, this forum exists to nurture the full spectrum of oratory and literary potential.
Vision:
To build a society of literature and language enthusiasts through mutual growth and intellectual interactions.
Mission:
The Lit Society aims to provide a dynamic platform that nurtures imagination, proper articulation, communication, and critical thought. We strive to:
Encourage imaginative thinking through creative writing. Foster critical thinking and teamwork via debate. Create a welcoming space for the reading and analysis of diverse literary works through our book club. Enhance performance and expressive capabilities through dramatic acts. Promote confidence and community-building via open mic sessions. Develop a well-rounded oratory skill set through speech training and public speaking. Our verticals:
1. Debate Division
Bi-weekly debate practice Inter-collegiate competition training and participation Mock UN simulations and moderated panel discussions Logic and argumentation workshops2. Creative Writing Division
Weekly writing prompts and critique sessions Anthology projects featuring original member submissions Workshops on poetry, short stories, essays, and scriptwriting Logic and argumentation workshops3. Book Club Division
Monthly reading selections and guided discussions Author spotlight sessions and themed readings Cross-cultural literature explorations Guest lectures and literary analysis workshops4. Open Mic Division
Monthly open mic sessions with curated themes Performance feedback sessions Training in stage presence, spoken word, and storytelling Community outreach through public performances5. Oratory Skills Development Division
Public speaking drills and speechwriting workshops Voice modulation, diction, and body language training Leadership in speech contests and elocution events Peer coaching and individual feedback sessions6. Literary Magazine (Biannual)
The magazine (print or electronic) would function as a platform for students to publish their creative writing compositions, commentaries of relevant topics, and preliminary academic analyses. This will foster a more engaged and dynamic academic environment. STUDENT COORDINATOR: Shreya Gurjar Co-President, The Lit Society 8180834929 4022411040@despu.edu.in 
INFORMATION ABOUT THE CLUB:
Satvāvajaya, The Psychology Club of DESPU was founded with the vision of taking psychology beyond the classroom and into everyday life. The club seeks to create a vibrant space where students can explore the practical, social, and emotional dimensions of psychology through experiential activities, meaningful discussions, and thoughtfully curated events.
Rooted in Indian Psychology, the name Satvāvajaya reflects the principles of awareness, self-reflection, and emotional balance. Guided by this foundation, the club aims to foster a culture of openness and dialogue around mental health, encouraging conversations that are reflective, inclusive, and stigma-free.
Through its initiatives, Satvāvajaya aspires to help students develop deeper self-understanding and emotional insight. Our activities include mental health awareness drives, expressive arts sessions, interactive discussions, mindfulness-based events, and community-building experiences. Extending this vision further, the club has also ventured into educational podcasts, creating a platform where psychological concepts, lived experiences, and expert insights can be shared beyond campus walls in an accessible and engaging format.
At its core, Satvāvajaya is a student-led collective driven by collaboration, creativity, and compassion dedicated to nurturing psychological well-being and bringing psychology closer to lived experience.
Vision & Mission
Our vision is to cultivate a society where psychological knowledge is a fundamental life skill, fostering empathy, resilience, and mental well-being from university corridors to grassroots levels.
Our mission is to:
Promote Awareness Beyond Academic Boundaries
Foster Culture of Well-being Engage in Collaborative Learning Encourage Social Responsibility Create Sustainable Impact
INFORMATION ABOUT THE CLUB:
NeetiNomics is a dynamic new student-led club dedicated to fostering critical thinking, research and analysis, policy discourse, and practical skills in economics.
Drawing from “Neeti” (Sanskrit for policy/strategy) and “Nomics” (from economics), the club aims to bridge academic theory with real-world global contexts, empowering students to analyse, debate, participate in events and innovate on pressing socio-economic issues as well as real world applications of Economics.
Our mission: To make economics fun, relevant and accessible for students in the campus.
Our vision: To empower young leaders who can use economics to drive changes in respective fields.
NeetiNomics aims to engage students in economic ideas, connect with peers/mentors/professionals, observe real-world trends/data, navigate policies/markets for decisions, organize events/debates, mentor peers academically/career-wise, innovate solutions to economic problems, collaborate on research/projects, and share knowledge via activities/articles/outreach.
Our verticals:
Research & Publications
Conduct data-driven studies and policy papers, publishing fortnightly pamphlets for non-economics students on current affairs, economic concepts, and club activities, alongside semester-end booklets covering global economics, geopolitics, and economic stereotyping.
Mock Parliament
Simulate legislative debates to develop public speaking, negotiation, and parliamentary procedures through passing bills, discussing social/economic issues, and fictional scenarios.
Events & Publications
Organize workshops and peer activities like Mock Stock Exchange, KBC Ripoff, Life-size Monopoly, and Shark Tank for team bonding, event management, and skill-building.
The Forum Crew
Curate interdisciplinary discussions via podcasts, Union Budget analyses, games, and networking sessions.
Think Marketing. Think Beyond
Brand Canvas is a student-driven space for those passionate about marketing, branding, consumer behavior, and the ever-evolving business world. Whether you're a creative thinker, a data nerd, or someone who just loves a good pitch — there's a place for you here.
Gain Insights Into:
Building real-world marketing strategies
Brand positioning & storytelling
Digital marketing and social media trends
Market Research
Faculty Mentor:- Dr. Pranav Ranjan
Student Co-ordinator:- Tanmay Phadke
More than Just Books
The Rabindranath Club is the literary club of the School of Business and Management, dedicated to nurturing creativity, critical thinking, and a love for literature more than a space for books among students. Inspired by the legacy of Rabindranath Tagore, the club provides a platform for students to express their thoughts through poetry, storytelling, debates, writing, and literary discussions.
Faculty Mentor:- Dr. Nikita Rai
Student Co-ordinator:- Saisantosh Naidu
Roots in Bharat , Vision for the World
IB Lumina aims to enhance students’ global business exposure and develop practical skills in international trade, global markets, and cross-cultural management by promoting experiential learning through simulation games, IB quizzes, role-plays, country analyses, and export–import decision-making and management activities.
Faculty Mentor:- Dr. Manleenjot Kaur
Student Co-ordinators:-Nidhi Agarwal , Shradha Kulkarni
Way to Sustainability
Udaan: The sustainability Club aims to raise awareness about social and environmental issues, promote sustainable practices on campus, and encourage community service and social responsibility among students. In alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, it intends to integrate community engagement, ethical values and service learning through structured community service activities like donation drives.
Faculty Mentor:- Dr. Swati Yeole
Student Co-ordinator:- Ruchir Shah
Name of Club Coordinator(Staff):
1. Shubham Kale (9561069169)
2. Soham Gramopadhye
Name of Club Coordinator(Student): Arnav Dalvi (8999438961)
Information about the club:
AInformation of the Weekly Film Club: Film Club is a weekly film screening club which aims to introduce students to critically acclaimed films all over the world. From underrated cult films to the arthouse world cinema, all kinds of films are screened throughout the year. This helps the students to align the course to weekly examples that they can relate to the subjects that are taught in classes. Film screenings are followed by discussions on the screened films. Which helps to convey the unique outlook of each Student. Films are connected by themes and relevance to affirm the style in the minds of the students. Goals: • Getting to know different films from all over the world. • Discussing the aspects of the screened film • Create a holistic view of cinema and develop new sensibilities in students regarding cinema. • Specially curated films that help the course content with examples.
Goals:
• Getting to know different films from all over the world.
• Discussing the aspects of the screened film
• Create a holistic view of cinema and develop new sensibilities in students regarding cinema.
• Specially curated films that help the course content with examples.
