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• Why Teach Robots How to See? Nine Burning Questions About Computer Vision

  How does a driverless car distinguish between pedestrians and trees? And how can Face ID tell whether it’s you or a thief logging into your phone? These and other tasks are tackled by specialists in the field of computer vision. In this article, Sergey Shavetov, associate professor and deputy dean at the Faculty of Control Systems and Robotics, explains whether a robot or an AI can be taught to see the world as a human being, why it is so hard and what will happen when it is finally possible. 

  19.08.2020

• This Mostly Stay-At-Home Weekend in St. Petersburg: August 22-23, 2020

  Can you believe there are only two weekends left this August to make this summer a great one against all the odds? If you’re ready to set off for some new adventures, then open your laptop or grab your mask and sanitizer – and let’s jump right into the last carefree days of the year! 

  19.08.2020

• Get Outside: Socially Distanced Activities in St. Petersburg

  Though summer’s nearly at its end, there’s still plenty of time to find new experiences or rediscover old ones. But with the health concerns still looming over us, what are we left to do? Surprisingly enough, a lot of things! Let’s dig into the list of just a few of the exciting (and safe!) activities you can enjoy in St. Petersburg these days.

  18.08.2020

• 5 Russian Architectural Wonders You Didn’t Know Existed

  From an egg-shaped residence to a tractor-inspired theater, you can find inspiring and sometimes bizarre buildings scattered all over Russia. 

  17.08.2020

• Everyone Has an Aggio: ITMO University Graduates Create ERP Planning Software

  In this article, Gor Karapetyan and Alexander Plotnikov explain how Aggio grew out of a custom project into a self-sustained software product.  

  17.08.2020

• ITMO University Retains Its Position in Academic Ranking of World Universities

  On August 15, a new edition of the Academic Ranking of World Universities was presented. It is considered one of the most objective rankings, as it is compiled on the universities’ bibliometric indicators and takes into account the number of prestigious award winners among their graduates and staff.

  15.08.2020

• 5 Things You Didn’t Know About St. Petersburg

  What I love about St. Petersburg is the beautiful architecture, the canals inspired by Venice and Amsterdam, and the rich history. In the 4.5 years that I’ve lived here I also constantly see the city go through changes: the restaurant across from work, for example, has changed at least three times, and even the building I work in has changed significantly from when I first arrived. So I can barely imagine what surprising changes have taken place in the city since its founding in 1703.

  11.08.2020

• New Academic Year Begins at ITMO: What to Expect (Part I)

  The academic year at ITMO University starts on September 1, 2020. How will studies take place? Will I need to come to the university? When will I get the class schedule? Answers to these and other questions from students are available in this article. Find Part II of this article here.

  06.08.2020

• This Mostly Stay-at-Home Weekend in St. Petersburg: August 8-9, 2020

  Brace yourselves, the weekend is coming! Awaiting us is an exciting program featuring a plethora of online events and one offline (eek!) paddleboarding festival. Have fun (and maybe also nip to the park for some fresh air if you’re feeling like it – wearing a mask and keeping your distance, of course)!

  05.08.2020

• Song of the Month: July 2020

  July’s time is running out (you can’t push it underground, etc. etc.) – so here’s an overview of songs we’ve especially favored throughout the month!

  31.07.2020