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Start of the Academic Year: Handy Hints and Useful Links
So your first year of university is kicking off this week. What resources are out there to help you get prepared? If you’re just moving to St. Petersburg for the first time, we’ve already prepared a special guide to help you consider all the important aspects of your big move. Now we want to help you dive into student life. The countdown is on.
29.08.2022
Results of ITMO University’s Admission Campaign 2022
This year's admission campaign is now over and all students who made it through are officially enrolled. Learn more about this year’s admission stats, as well as new features and opportunities for students in this ITMO.NEWS article.
29.08.2022
A Semester in a New City: DVIZH Academic Mobility Program Kicks Off at ITMO
Students can now study for a semester at one of the five participating universities in Russia with the new DVIZH academic mobility program. In total, 184 applications from 130 students were submitted, and this fall ITMO will welcome 50 students from Moscow universities, while 14 ITMO.Family members will spend a semester in the capital. Learn more about the program and students’ learning tracks below.
25.08.2022
A Quick Guide to St. Petersburg
So you’ve arrived in our northern capital, also known as the home of ITMO University. Where do you go first? What are the must-sees that will help you catch the vibe of the city and start on the path of getting to know it? Take this handy guide and set off exploring.
23.08.2022
ITMO Launches State-Supported Continuous Professional Development Courses in AI
In collaboration with University 20.35, the Russian Ministry of Economic Development and other universities, ITMO has launched online courses for professional training in AI which will allow ITMO students, graduates, and staff to learn more about analytics, predictive modeling, and AI architecture. A major part of each student’s tuition fee (up to 85,000 rubles) will be covered by the government.
23.08.2022
Urban Beauty: Where to Find Street Art in St. Petersburg
Are you ready to become a street art enthusiast? In this introduction to the world of urban creative expression in St. Petersburg, we will help you get from “I know nothing about street art” to “street art connoisseur” through links to useful locations and tips on how to spot the next masterpiece of St. Pete’s Banksy.
19.08.2022
Traveling at the Speed of Light: What Is Special Relativity?
In 1915, Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity famously revolutionized our understanding of gravity. However, it’s a lesser-known fact that special relativity was the precursor of this discovery. In this article, we talk to Georgy Sizykh, a PhD student at ITMO’s Faculty of Physics, about the way the theory of special relativity came to be, how it can help us slow down aging, and what is the connection between space and time.
18.08.2022
This Weekend in St. Petersburg: August 20-21, 2022
Another weekend around the corner – another guide from us to the best events in the city. This week, we’ve got many outdoor events and learning opportunities, as well as an exhibition full of mysteries. Let’s go!
17.08.2022
ITMO Scientists Find a New Way to Control Topological States
A research team from ITMO University, Australian National University, and Tel Aviv University has experimentally demonstrated a new approach to the creation and control of configurable photonic structures with fixed topology. The key lies in the physical properties of resonators.
16.08.2022
ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #12
Thinking about moving into the metaverse? In our latest science news roundup, we’ve got: answers to all your questions about the virtual world, a new Master’s track, an upcoming online learning platform from ITMO, and a summary of the university’s historical 24-hour science marathon.
15.08.2022