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• Song of the Month: September 2020

  Warm nostalgia, melancholy, new beginnings and jamming beats – you will find it all (and something more) in our musical recap of this month!

  25.09.2020

• New Dean of Biotech Mikhail Kurushkin about the Future of the Faculty

  Before the start of this academic year, the Faculty of Food Biotechnology and Engineering got a new name and is now the Faculty of Biotechnologies (or Biotech). ITMO.NEWS talked to Mikhail Kurushkin, the newly appointed dean of the faculty about his plans for Biotech’s future development.

  23.09.2020

• From Science to Business: ITMO University Hosts UMNIK Finals in St. Petersburg

  The participants who had passed the first stage got the chance to present their projects in front of the jury in person, while applicants from other cities will have the opportunity to do this during an online meeting. 

  21.09.2020

• New Possibilities for ITMO Alumni: Communication, University Loyalty Program and Mentorship

  You don’t have to cut all ties with your alma mater after graduation. There are so many ways to stay involved. Read on to learn what kind of opportunities there are for ITMO University graduates – and how you can use them. 

  18.09.2020

• LIGHT4HEALTH International Project Second Summer School to Commence in October

  From the first week of October to the first week of November 2020, the second summer school of the LIGHT4HEALTH international project will be held within the framework of the Erasmus + Strategic Partnership grant program. Among the partners and project participants are the world's leading universities and European schools of architecture in the field of architectural light design. 

  16.09.2020

• Bike Ride With the Rector 12.0: Participants Share Their Impressions and Pandemic Experience

  On Tuesday evening, dozens of ITMO University students and staff met for a traditional bike ride with Rector Vladimir Vasilyev. An ITMO.NEWS journalist also joined the cyclists and talked to some of the participants.

  16.09.2020

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: September 19-20, 2020

  Time runs faster when you are doing (or studying) cool and exciting things – and another September weekend is right around the corner. Here is our guide on what to do and see during those action-packed two days: from waltzing icebreakers (yes, you got it right) to the land of dreams. Buckle up and let’s jump right in! 

  16.09.2020

• Public Transport in St. Petersburg

  St. Petersburg’s vast public transit network is easy to use and not overly expensive. In addition to being convenient and oftentimes quicker than a taxi or rental, it can also be a great way to explore the city on a budget. Visitors to Russia’s cultural capital can make use of the metro, buses, trams, trolleybuses, and commercial minibuses (marshrutkas). Here’s our primer on how to get anywhere in St. Pete without breaking the bank.

  15.09.2020

• ITMO Graduate Wins National Theses Competition

  Vadim Rybin, a Bachelor's graduate of the Faculty of Photonics and Optical Information, won the national competition of theses called Be First in the Physics and Astronomy category. Now, Vadim is pursuing a Master’s degree. He discussed his thesis and scientific interests with ITMO.NEWS, and also told us how he created the “It’s a trap” student club, whose members are engaged in the study of ion traps.

  15.09.2020

• 4 Incredible Russian Churches Off the Beaten Track

  The many cathedrals of St. Petersburg certainly get their fair share of tourist attention – no true Instagram blogger would fail to capture those when they get to visit the city. Today, however, we are taking you on a tour of some of Russia’s lesser-known churches – the hidden gems of unique architecture, unrivaled craftsmanship and rich historical heritage.  

  14.09.2020