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ITMO University Holds Sixth International UX Conference WUD@ITMO
The annual WUD@ITMO was held for the sixth time by ITMO’s Center for Usability and Mixed Reality to celebrate World Usability Day.
18.11.2020
Brain as a Hologram: Exploring Vision at ITMO’s Museum of Optics
Interdisciplinarity is all the rage right now, and it’s no longer chic to stay within the narrow boundaries of your own subject. By now, you would have definitely heard about infochemistry or bioinformatics, but what about combining physics and neurophysiology? In this article, we will tell you how these subjects converge at ITMO’s Museum of Optics that creates a unique environment for new insights into vision and mind.
17.11.2020
Inside the New Cafeteria on Kronverksky: Meals, Play Area, and Coworking Space
The new space is split into several areas where students can enjoy various food and service options, as well as take some time off to play foosball or billiards or to plop down by the PlayStation. Read on to learn more about the new cafeteria on Kronverksky Pr. 49 and the upcoming renovations at other campuses.
16.11.2020
Russian Scientists Develop Super Resonator in the Microwave Range
Results of the research performed by a joint team of physicists from ITMO University, Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University "LETI", and the Australian National University, can be used to design highly efficient compact elements for microwave and optical devices, particularly elements for optical computers.
16.11.2020
ITMO Researcher Nominated for Person of the Year by Fontanka.ru
Kirill Koshelev, a researcher from ITMO University, has been nominated for the Fontanka.ru media portal’s Recognition and Influence award. The list of ten nominees whose achievements were noted by the expert committee is available here (in Russian). Public voting will continue until November 30.
16.11.2020
Studio 44 Wins Zodchestvo Architectural Festival's Grand Prix for ITMO Highpark Project
Every year, the International Festival of Architecture Zodchestvo reviews national achievements in architectural and urban development in the cities and regions of Russia.
14.11.2020
ITMO Experts Rank Regional E-Participation Platforms
Moscow, the Murmansk Oblast, and the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug are at the top of the ranking with the Tyva Republic, the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, and the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug bringing up the rear. According to the authors of the ranking, it reflects the readiness with which regional governments discuss current issues with their citizens using digital technologies.
13.11.2020
ITMO’s International Council On University’s 2030 Development Strategy
The 13th session of ITMO University’s International Council took place on November 12 via a Zoom call that spanned 17 time zones across Australia, Asia, Europe and North America. After months of navigating adversity and working remotely, the members of the Council embraced this opportunity to meet and discuss some of the key aspects of ITMO’s strategy for 2021-30, as well as highlight some of the silver linings of these unprecedented times.
13.11.2020
How Not to Fall For Fake News
We’re joined by researcher Arseniy Tretyakov and Maksim Tovkailo, a co-founder of the Fakecheck.ru fact-checking service to find out how not to fall victim to fake news.
13.11.2020
ITMO University Transferring Students to Distance Learning Until February 6
As a means of preventing the spread of the coronavirus infection, the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education has made a decision to transfer all universities in Moscow and St. Petersburg to distance learning until the end of the semester – February 6, 2021. An associated decree was published on November 11. ITMO University will conduct its educational activities online with the use of distance learning technologies. The order signed by Vladimir Vasilyev, Rector of ITMO University, as well as sanitary and epidemiological requirements, are available here (in Russian).
12.11.2020