St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata (SXUK) in association with the WordPress Community Kolkata, successfully conducted a Hands-on Workshop on Website Development using WordPress on March 28, 2026 at the university campus.

Organized by the Xavier’s Society for Science and Innovation (XSSI) and the Department of Computer Science and Statistics, the workshop helped students learn practical web development skills. Around 40 students from the Faculty of Science took part in the workshop.

The workshop introduced participants to the WordPress platform, covering its interface, features, and wide-ranging usability. A special segment on career opportunities in web development offered students valuable insights into current industry trends and emerging career paths.

A distinguished panel of resource persons conducted the sessions, including Mr. Subrata Sarkar, Senior Software Engineer; Mr. Subhasis Chatterjee, Digital Content Strategist; Mr. Tristup Ghosh, Software Engineer; Mr. Sudipto Roy, Software Engineer; Mr. Rahul Basu, Product Manager; Mr. Souptik Dutta, Software Engineer; Mr. Kaushal Sikaria, Founder, RankRocket Innovations and Ms. Ritika Roy, Content Marketer. Their expertise enriched the programme, making the sessions both informative and engaging.

Participants were also introduced to the basics of web design and mobile app development. A panel discussion on bridging web and mobile development provided real-world perspectives and added depth to the learning experience.

The workshop concluded with positive feedback from attendees, marking it as a successful initiative in promoting digital skill development among students at SXUK.

Dr. Tuhin Utsab Paul
 

Dean, Faculty of Science