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• Changing the World for the Better: Thoughts From New Head of ITMO’s Public Health Sciences Master’s Program

  At ITMO’s Public Health Sciences Master’s program, students have classes in programming, medical technologies, epidemiology, and biostatistics – all taught in English. Since March 1, the program has been headed by the endocrinologist Evgeniya Sokolova (Patrakeeva). In this interview, she tells us about the future of the program, the perfect student, and the most sought-after specialists in healthcare.

  20.03.2024

• This Week in St. Petersburg: March 21-27, 2024

  Concerts, plays, silent films, and so many exhibitions – that’s what awaits you in the following days in the city. Read on to put more details on your calendar. 

  20.03.2024

• Exploring Religious Diversity of St. Petersburg: Rules and Etiquette

  Thanks to its historic and architectural features, the city's many churches, temples, and cathedrals are also some of its iconic landmarks. Welcoming visitors of all faiths and denominations, they also have distinct customs to be honored. Here’s our guide on how to explore the city’s religious diversity as a tourist. 

  19.03.2024

• QA Engineers: What They Do and How to Become One

  Integrated software and hardware systems are used for many purposes, including to store databases for banks and hospitals, automate and monitor production, and manage outdoor lighting. To function swiftly and reliably, these systems are maintained by specialists, among whom are quality assurance (QA) engineers. We talked to Maksim Terichev, a software testing engineer at YADRO, to learn more about this job and the skills required to perform it.

  19.03.2024

• ITMO Hosts National Technological Contest Finals

  On March 4-9, ITMO University welcomed the participants of the final round of the National Technological Contest in the track Big Data and Machine Learning. Read on to learn more about the event, organized in partnership with Yandex and VK, and the opportunities it provides to participants.

  19.03.2024

• ITMO Presents New Digital Solutions at World Youth Festival

  At the recent World Youth Festival, ITMO University presented its AI-based technologies during career events organized by the major Russian job search engine HeadHunter. Among these projects were a recommendation service for the university’s applicants and a video system that monitors study spaces.

  18.03.2024

• Yes to New Worlds: ITMO Graduate Nadezhda Bey Opens Her First Personal Exhibition

  Mixed reality, a technological forest, and optical illusions – all that will greet visitors at the immersive exhibition Yes to New Worlds!, authored by Nadezhda Bey, a graduate of ITMO’s Art & Science Master’s program. Read on to learn more about the exhibition.

  15.03.2024

• Stay Fit in Style: 10+ Russian Activewear Brands

  It’s not all about Nike or Adidas when it comes to sports. Check out our list of popular Russian sportswear brands and discover unique options, tailored for every sport.

  15.03.2024

• ITMO Researchers Discover Connection Between Gut Microbiome and Melanoma Treatment

  Having analyzed metagenome data from hundreds of microbiome samples, scientists from ITMO University have found out how the composition of the gut microbiome affects the efficacy of melanoma treatment. In the future, the discovered link can be used to develop treatment plans for cancer patients, as well as improve the efficacy of melanoma treatment. The results of the research are described in a paper published in Life Science Alliance.

  14.03.2024

• Russia’s Big Tech and Top Universities Sign Declaration on Responsible Use of Generative AI

  During the AI Day at the Russia Expo, the country’s major companies, including Sber, Yandex, and MTS, and leading universities such as the Higher School of Economics, Skoltech, Innopolis, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, ITMO University, and the Institute for System Programming of the RAS, have signed a declaration on responsible development and use of services based on generative AI. The document details the ethical principles, recommendations, and proper procedures relating to the application of generative AI.

  14.03.2024