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New Academic Year Begins at ITMO: What to Expect (Part I)
The academic year at ITMO University starts on September 1, 2020. How will studies take place? Will I need to come to the university? When will I get the class schedule? Answers to these and other questions from students are available in this article. Find Part II of this article here.
06.08.2020
This Mostly Stay-at-Home Weekend in St. Petersburg: August 8-9, 2020
Brace yourselves, the weekend is coming! Awaiting us is an exciting program featuring a plethora of online events and one offline (eek!) paddleboarding festival. Have fun (and maybe also nip to the park for some fresh air if you’re feeling like it – wearing a mask and keeping your distance, of course)!
05.08.2020
Song of the Month: July 2020
July’s time is running out (you can’t push it underground, etc. etc.) – so here’s an overview of songs we’ve especially favored throughout the month!
31.07.2020
Researchers Develop Supersensitive Method to Measure Surface Topography With THz Radiation
The method allows scientists to get an image close to a holographic one in its properties but with less energy input. In theory, the method could be applied in industrial quality control or acquiring images of concealed objects, for instance, in transillumination of envelopes.
30.07.2020
How and Why Do Scientists Create Nanorobots?
We can often read about nanorobots in various scientific articles. They are said to be one of the most promising tools to combat serious diseases. But what are nanorobots? In this article, ITMO.NEWS joined forces with Diana Markozashvili, participant of the ITMO Fellowship and Professorship program, to answer all your questions on the topic.
29.07.2020
This Mostly-Stay-At-Home Weekend in St. Petersburg: More Parks
The weather is not very summer-y at the moment, and you still need to be careful and keep your distance on any kind of outing, but if you do venture out for a walk these days, here is another selection of St. Petersburg’s parks you might want to visit.
29.07.2020
St. Petersburg's Nobel Prize Legacy
Did you know that Russia has given the world over 20 Nobel Prize winners? A good half of them come from St. Petersburg, the cradle of Russian science. Here, we've chosen our top five laureates who worked or lived in St. Petersburg and who have undoubtedly changed the world in their respective areas.
27.07.2020
ITMO University’s Work Schedule for July 26 – August 16
The coronavirus-imposed restrictions in St. Petersburg continue to be gradually lifted. However, the epidemiological situation could still worsen. Therefore, in accordance with the order of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation and the order of the St. Petersburg Government, from July 26 till August 16 ITMO University will continue working remotely for the most part. ITMO University Rector Vladimir Vasilyev has already signed the corresponding order.
27.07.2020
This Mostly Stay-at-Home Weekend in St. Petersburg: Mental Health
Taking care of your mental health is always important, especially given that the past few months have left many of us a bit worse for wear. Here is an assortment of free online courses to help. And should you want to venture further into the fascinating world of psychology, make sure to also check out this article to learn how our memory works and how to make it work better.
22.07.2020
Cognitive Science: How Memory Works and How to Make Yours Work Better
Ever forgot where you put your keys? Crammed for a test and aced it? Remembered how to ride a bike to your own surprise? Some might argue (and, indeed, one Ortega y Gasset does) that memory is what makes us human as it is what enables us to learn from not only the mistakes that we made ourselves but also from those made by generations before us. However true or not this statement may be, it is hard to deny our heavy reliance on memory on a day-to-day basis. But how much do we actually know about it and is this knowledge enough to benefit us?
21.07.2020