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• Alina Zashkola on her Exchange Semester in the United States

  …275 gift card with which I could order food online during the entire quarantine period. I was allowed to go downstairs and pick up the parcel.  Tell us something about your new university, and the education there. The name of my new university is North Central College. It is located in Naperville in Illinois near Chicago. Unlike m…

  23.09.2021

• Vaccination in St. Petersburg: ITMO Staff and Students on Why They Decided to Get Vaccinated

  …year.  On the other hand, we understand that such speed was gained as a result of a large amount of investments and contributions, not only financial ones. It was thanks to new research groups and large-scale clinical trials done within a time limit, which required maximum effort from scientists, healthcare workers, and volunteers.  I based my decision to get v…

  22.09.2021

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: September 25-26, 2021

  …s your chance to discover just that, as you explore Maxim Ima’s herbarium – a collection of flowers drawn in peculiar contexts in an attempt to ponder life and death. Hydra new media exhibition September 11 - January 31, Tue-Fri 12 pm - 10 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am - 10 pm, Mondays are days off Sevkabel Port 600 rubles (tickets here)  If you’ve already visi…

  22.09.2021

• It’s Okay to Worry: Experts on How the Pandemic Changed Psychology and Brought Back Old-Time Problems

  … their close relatives. But there were also those who didn’t handle the lack of privacy very well. And, surely, the pandemic was hard on people who enjoy going out and meeting new people.  ES: At the start of the pandemic, we were also approached by students who had just gone on a semester exchange. They hadn't had a chance to make friends and were basically locke…

  21.09.2021

• Tips For Dealing with Digital Burnout

  …nline. According to Comparitech, the average person spends six hours and 55 minutes looking at a screen each day. First, you work or study on your laptop, then you read the news or order groceries online, and in the evening your friends who are also stuck in their apartments or even other countries suggest arranging a Zoom hangout. Do you feel like watching a movi…

  21.09.2021

• Apple Feast: Traditional Russian Treats to Try This Fall

  …ugar, cinnamon, and salt – but it might take up to a month for you to finally taste them. The good thing is, you’re promised a unique flavor like you’ve never had before and a new handy skill under your belt.  Buckwheat, pelmenis, vatrushkas, compote, and more – take on our culinary journey to learn more about Russian traditional cuisine and stock up on some great…

  20.09.2021

• ITMO Scientists Develop Shape-Shifting Microcapsules from Liquid Metals

  …Active controlling of optical nanostructures is a brand new yet highly promising field in nanophotonics. Although scientists have already succeeded in creating shape-controlled nanomaterials from silicon, they could not do so with metal particles as they are inelastic and irreversibly deform when heated. ITMO researchers have found a way to overcome this challenge…

  20.09.2021

• ITMO.Expert Project: Student- and Teacher-Centered Learning and New Opportunities

  …munication Technologies. The moderator of the debate was Darya Chirva, head of ITMO's Critical Thinking module and a winner of the EduStars contest. The participants discussed new educational models, as well as the pros and cons of student-centered learning.  Alexander Mayatin believes that personalizing education should not be narrowed down to individual learning…

  17.09.2021

• ITMO Scientists Create Water-Resistant Perovskite Nanocrystals

  …the point of view of physics, it’s surprising that such a chemical synthesis did not worsen optical properties of the perovskites, but allowed us to provide this material with new functions, preserve it from being dissolved, and make it safe for living cells,” says Sergey Makarov, professor at ITMO’s School of Physics and Engineering. The next step is in vivo te…

  17.09.2021

• Our Take On Fighting the Fall Blues

  …yself to an unearthing soul-warming apple pie, throwing a Tim Burton spooky movie marathon, or curling up with a good page-turner. Fall is the best time for learning something new, too. Though chilly days are made for staying in, there’s nothing better than heading to parks and gardens on crispy days! To fully experience the change in the air – as the bare minimum. B…

  17.09.2021