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• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #81

  From cancer treatments and antibiotic-boosting nanoparticles to quirky inventions and newest science art ventures – here is what’s been happening in the world of science at ITMO University these first weeks of June.

  16.06.2025

• City of Superlatives: Quietest Spots in St. Petersburg

  As we continue exploring our city through extremes in the dedicated series, we decided to turn to something unexpected: St. Pete’s quietest places. Where do you go when you need some calm among life’s many storms? Read on to add some pins to your map.

  13.06.2025

• Student Spotlight: Sinem Aygün, Türkiye

  When she came to St. Petersburg, Sinem knew she was signing up for more than just Russian language lessons – she was stepping into a whole new rhythm of life. Currently a student of the Foundation Program, Sinem is not only preparing to begin her Bachelor's in software engineering at ITMO, but also embracing a new lifestyle. In this interview, she shares how her study-abroad experience has helped her grow, both as a student and an individual. 

  12.06.2025

• ITMO Among Leaders of I Am a Professional Competition

  The 8th season of the I Am a Professional student competition has recently wrapped up, revealing that ITMO is once again at the top of the list of participating universities. Improving upon the results of last year, 13 ITMO students have earned the latest competition’s medals, while 120 more featured as runners-up.

  11.06.2025

• ITMO and Friends of St. Petersburg Project Restore Lost Paintings with AI

  Recently, ITMO curated a project on AI-assisted restoration of historic panels at the Catherine Palace in Tsarskoe Selo. The restoration workshop was organized by the Friends of St. Petersburg project with technological support from Yandex Cloud. 37 local students, including 14 young professionals from ITMO, took part in the workshop: using neural networks, they created images that will be used during restoration works at the palace.

  11.06.2025

• New City, New Job, Better Salary: ITMO Master’s Student Shares Her Experience

  According to a study by HSE University, many students expect more opportunities and higher salaries after graduating with their Master’s. Does it happen in reality? We decided to ask our Master’s students. Read on to learn the story of Olga Melnikova who moved to St. Petersburg for a Master’s program at ITMO – and now makes 120,000 rubles instead of 40,000 rubles and develops her own project.

  10.06.2025

• ITMO Among Top Three Practice-Oriented Universities in Russia

  In the ranking by career platform Changellenge >>, ITMO placed third out of 20 Russian universities, ranked by the quality of practical training they provide and second – by the efficiency and quality of education.

  09.06.2025

• IT Graduates at ITMO Among Highest Paid in Russia

  In the latest Superjob ranking, ITMO University was ranked first in St. Petersburg and second in Russia based on the net income of its IT graduates. In 2025, ITMO-trained IT specialists earn an average of 290,000 rubles a month – their salary grew by 12% compared to last year.

  09.06.2025

• ITMO Scientists Study Gradient Structures in Cobalt Solution Sediments

  ITMO scientists have explained how gradient structures of cobalt compounds form when Liesegang rings emerge in agar gel. The researchers registered six stages of precipitation with various properties. In the future, this approach can make it possible to quickly and cheaply create new materials with target properties. Those can be used as substrates for cells in electrochemical devices, thermal sensors, and antimicrobial coating. The study was first presented at the exhibition of research projects at ITMO’s 14th Congress of Young Scientists.

  06.06.2025

• Lasers for Medicine: ITMO Alumna’s Startup Aims to Improve Cancer Treatment

  After studying laser technology at ITMO, Iulia Ruzankina applied her skills in the fields of metal processing and mineral resources. Everything changed when she lost her father to cancer – from then on, she decided to devote herself to improving cancer treatments. Today, her team is working on a photonic endoscope that could provide a minimally invasive way to destroy tumors without harming healthy tissue. With the prototype ready, the startup team is planning to conduct animal and then clinical trials. ITMO.NEWS spoke to Yulia about her path as a researcher and the role of lasers in medicine.

  05.06.2025