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• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: November 17-18

  The start of the ‘tis the season madness, a celebration of everything French, a cinema night that is not your typical movie screening, and three art exhibitions ranging from Antiquity to Modernity: a lot of cool events in this weekend’s pipeline!

  14.11.2018

• ITMO University Rises Higher in THE Physical Sciences Subject Ranking

  The latest Times Higher Education subject ranking of world universities in the field of Physical Sciences has just been published. ITMO University made its debut in the ranking last year in the 401-500 place. In this year’s ranking, which includes a total of 963 universities, ITMO University improved its position and was placed 301-400.

  07.11.2018

• Biking to the Top: ITMO’s 9th International Council Meeting in Amsterdam

  This weekend, ITMO University’s International Council convened in the Netherlands’ welcoming capital to discuss the University’s progress and exchange their views on the meeting’s main topic, ‘Shaping the future of ITMO University: academic environment and ITMO HighPark’.

  07.11.2018

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: November 10-11

  Looking for exciting indoor activities in this cold weather? Here is our list of some great events taking place in the Northern Venice this November weekend!

  07.11.2018

• Travel Tips: Exploring Riga

  With its incredible mix of medieval, gothic, Renaissance, Art Nouveau, Soviet and contemporary architecture, Riga can be rightfully called the city of contrasts.

  06.11.2018

• ITMO University in Top Group of Project 5-100 Participants

  The Council on Global Competitiveness Enhancement of Russian Universities among Global Leading Research and Education Centers (Project 5-100) has just unveiled the results of its latest session, which took place on October 26-27 in the Russian city of Kaliningrad. In its report to the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, the Council recommended that the Ministry continue providing the 21 higher education institutions participating in the Project 5-100 with financial support. Based on their performance, the participants were divided into three groups with seven universities each. ITMO University made it to top-seven. 

  06.11.2018

• VR and the Future of Digital Art: The Fourth International Animation Assembly in St. Petersburg

  In late October, the St. Petersburg Stieglitz State Academy of Art and Design hosted the Fourth International Animation Assembly. One of this year’s main topics of roundtable discussions, lectures and workshops was the use of digital technologies. ITMO University showcased virtual reality tech in a special demo area at the event. ITMO.NEWS learned how students create thesis projects at the intersection of art and science, and put down the highlights from a lecture by digital artist Rinat Khabirov.

  06.11.2018

• Movie Fridays: Studio Ghibli, Nuff Said

  As much as we want to give credit where it’s due, we have to admit that there’s no balance of power in Japanese animation, no level-playing field, no equal footings. Take a look at any best-anime list and what you’ll see will be one director and one animation studio calling the shots, and for a good reason. There’s no task more difficult for a cinephile that to pick a favorite out of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli’s movies, but here’s our attempt; just be mindful of the fact that all of their works are a wealth of unique cinematic experiences, and we heartily recommend you give them a go!

  02.11.2018

• What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer: Oncologist Explains

  Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in the world. Over the last years, this disease has become the most frequent cancer among Russian women. According to the statistics, 21 women out of 100 cancer patients have breast cancer. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) is an annual international health campaign organized by breast cancer charities every October to increase awareness of the disease and educate people about the importance of early screenings. Founded more than 20 years ago, NBCAM now brings together hundreds of organizations from all around the world. In this interview, Vasiliy Filimonenko, an oncologist at the Scandinavia clinic in St. Petersburg, expanded on what everyone should know about this disease, how to conduct screenings, and what are the common myths about cancer.

  31.10.2018

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: November 3-5

  Three cheers and a tiger for the longer weekend we’ll be having, all thanks to the national holiday of Unity Day celebrated on November 4. Make sure you have a good ol’ chillax and go somewhere nice: here are some of the choices!

  31.10.2018