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• ITMO Scientists Create World’s First Wirelessly Chargeable AA Battery

  Scientists and students from ITMO’s Faculty of Physics have developed the world’s first AA battery that can be charged using any wireless Qi station. Resembling a typical 1.5V battery on the surface, it actually contains a curved receiving coil, voltage converters, and a rechargeable battery. With the new device, it’s possible to enable wireless charging in devices that don’t have USB ports, from computer mice and remotes to radios, toys, and flashlights. The device is described in a paper published in IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics.

  17.07.2026

• This Week in St. Petersburg: July 16-22, 2026

  We have another fun week ahead of us with all flavors of activities – from films to concerts and exhibitions. Let’s jump in!

  15.07.2026

• ITMO To Train Experts in Digital Business Transformation

  The Master’s program Business Transformation Technologies and Strategies at ITMO has received a major curriculum update – it now focuses on AI implementation in business. Students will learn to manage the full cycle of a company’s digital transformation. The program also has two new partners, Sberbank and Nexign. Read on to learn the details.

  15.07.2026

• Explore St. Petersburg Like a Local: Marine Facade

  We know St. Petersburg as the city of history and museums, but it keeps growing and developing – and witnessing this growth can be a way to get to know the city, too. Today, we are looking into one of the city’s newest districts, Marine Facade, more commonly known as namyvnye territorii, that quite literally didn’t exist only a decade earlier. How can it be and what’s there to see? Read on to find out.

  14.07.2026

• 28 ITMO Projects to Receive Over 390 Million Rubles from Russian Science Foundation

  Young researchers from ITMO have won 28 grants from the Russian Science Foundation (RSF) in three competitions. As a result, in 2026-2028, the university will receive over 390 million rubles towards independent research projects headed by young researchers, as well as ongoing research. The supported projects focus on physics and metamaterials, AI and mathematical modelling, new functional materials, and quantum physics.

  13.07.2026

• ITMO Tops Russian University Ranking According to Student Opinion

  The career development platform Changellenge has unveiled its annual Best Company Award ranking, in which students and graduates assess their universities on quality of education, career opportunities, and their readiness to recommend the university to applicants. This year, ITMO topped the ranking, rising by two positions compared to last year. Students also ranked ITMO among the top three choices for Master’s studies.

  10.07.2026

• ITMO Now Offers New Master’s Track in Photonics

  ITMO University will train engineers and researchers capable of developing photonic chips and optoelectronic devices for AI systems, data centers, and telecommunications. Students of the Integrated Photonics Technologies track will follow the full development cycle of photonic devices: from modeling fundamental processes to working in clean rooms and modern laboratories. Read on to learn more about the program. 

  09.07.2026

• ITMO Student Svetlana Trusova Wins Europe Youth Kiteboarding Championship

  Svetlana Trusova, a student of ITMO’s Faculty of Applied Informatics, has won the gold at the recent Formula Kite Youth Women’s European Championship and came second in the international ranking. The competition took place on July 2-5 in Gizzeria, Italy.

  08.07.2026

• This Week in St. Petersburg: July 9-15, 2026

  Come rain or shine, we are having fun this week! From ITMO’s open-air highlight of the summer to intriguing exhibitions and live performances, the next seven days are packed to the brim.

  08.07.2026

• ITMO-Based School Student Team Wins Russian Robotics Olympiad

  The team of ITMO’s Youth Robotics Lab came first in the senior creative category of the Russian Robotics Olympiad in Orenburg. The team presented an autonomous AI-based waste collector robot that can function in natural surroundings. The device can help maintain natural reserves and parks without disturbing their ecosystems. 

  07.07.2026