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Chilean Researcher Ivan Martinez – on “Serious Russians,” Loving Chemistry, and Traveling for Science
… for the rest of their life and what direction their career will take. There are two options: go into applied research, enroll in Master’s studies, and acquire skills and knowledge for industry work – or focus on science, go straight into PhD studies after getting a Bachelor’s, and then work in a laboratory. So, you jumped right into PhD studies after completi…
26.09.2025
Discovery of the Month: Autumn Zen, Cyber-Perestroika, and More
…tings being to Sevkabel Port’s immersive expo about musician Viktor Tsoi. Though I walked out of this display with mixed feelings for the most part, there was a nugget of knowledge that came with it – and that is that we have been robbed of a Blade Runner-esque movie made by the USA and the USSR. Think of a dystopian and cyberpunk Leningrad of the 90s, biker gangs…
26.09.2025
Student Spotlight: Omar Haj Muhammad, Syria
…sleeping. Looking ahead, what’s your biggest dream as a student of computer engineering? I want to build something meaningful that connects people through tech, knowledge, or shared experiences. Ideally, I’d be leading projects with teams scattered across the globe: some in St. Petersburg, others in Tokyo, New York, wherever. For me, the only borders I want…
25.09.2025
Scientific Show, Lectures, and Lab Tours: Recap of Physics Day 2025 at ITMO
…ilarities between physicists, chemists, and biologists, as well as shared their experience of founding a center of engineering developments. Participants could test their knowledge by competing in physics quizzes, spelling tests, and hackathons on quantum computing and astrophysics. Senior students also had the chance to practice competition problems, take sample Bas…
23.09.2025
New Nature of Work and Updated Requirements for Juniors: Highlights from AI in Development Study by ITMO and Yandex
…. The reason is, universities and research centers are already actively adopting AI technologies in their curricula so that students can acquire hands-on experience in cutting-edge tools and faster integrate into ongoing projects, corporate or open-source. The results of such studies can also benefit AI users, developers, and researchers,” says Nikolay Nikitin, the l…
19.09.2025
ITMO Launches Institute of Artificial Intelligence
…e are already seeing fierce competition among AI-using scientists, competition stemming from technological capabilities. And the winners will be those who use the most cutting-edge AI. I believe that soon the best exact sciences (physics, chemistry, biology, medicine) in Russia and globally will be concentrated around AI research centers producing new means of optimi…
18.09.2025
Student Spotlight: Tamim Sifatullah, Bangladesh
…r? I chose ITMO because of its strong reputation in computer science. I wanted a place that would challenge me and open global opportunities. Here I’ve not only gained knowledge, but also learned to adapt, embrace diversity, and think bigger. What was your first impression of St. Petersburg? The breathtaking architecture amazed me right away. But what touche…
18.09.2025
ITMO Experts Share Best Practices for Training Top Tech Leadership Specialists
…Motivation + soft skills = foundation for success To get into the country's leading universities, school students have to demonstrate solid knowledge and good grades, i.e. high Unified State Exam scores and contest wins. However, according to Alexander Mayatin, the executive director of ITMO’s Information Technologies and Programming Faculty, those who excel in s…
17.09.2025
Student Spotlight: Faridun Fayziev, Tajikistan
… (both relational and non-relational), and our own neural network models. In all these courses, we developed applications, and each of them helped me gain a great deal of knowledge in its respective field. |s=1,center| What’s it been like adjusting to life in St. Petersburg? Since Tajikistan was part of the USSR, Russian culture has remained in our country. …
11.09.2025
I Am a Professional: Applications Open for the Contest’s 9th Season
…usiness, Green Metallurgy, International Relations, and many others. The contest includes a qualifying (online) and a final round. It seeks to assess both theoretical knowledge and practical competencies. The most successful participants will have the chance to join the It’s Your Call! forum, which will feature expert-led lectures, workshops by programming champi…
09.09.2025