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  • Student Spotlight: Talha Imtiaz, Pakistan

    A man of many talents, Talha Imtiaz joined ITMO as an international student in 2020. After two long years of hard work and perseverance, he is now about to graduate with a Master’s degree. In our conversation, he talks about his current research and future plans. Read on to learn more about the experiences of this soon-to-be ITMO graduate.

    19.05.2022

  • ITMO.EduLeaders Winner Andrey Sukhovitsky: The Industry Needs IT Specialists Who Not Only Code But Can Easily Integrate Into Production Processes

    Andrey Sukhovitsky graduated from ITMO’s Information Technologies and Programming Faculty. Like many of his fellow students, Andrey started working at an IT company when he was still a student, and already then he acquired an interest in teaching. As he admits himself, he strived to become a passionate teacher and a true mentor for his students, always there to help them if they needed it. Now, the lecturer not only delivers a software design course but also introduces novel educational approaches. For instance, he figured out a way to simulate real industrial processes that are at work in modern IT companies at the university. His project received an award at the ITMO.EduLeaders contest. In the article, Andrey Sukhovitsky speaks more about his experiment and explains why programmers need soft skills and higher education.

    12.05.2022

  • Student Spotlight: Muhammad Shahan Anwar, Pakistan

    The pandemic made life difficult for many international students but through relentless hard work and perseverance, they were able to overcome it. We got the opportunity to talk to Muhammad Shahan Anwar from Pakistan who shared his experience of studying and doing research at ITMO remotely. Read on to learn more about the challenges he faced and how he made the best out of his time in St. Petersburg.

    12.05.2022

  • Student Spotlight: Oyehan Ibrahim Adenyi, Nigeria

    An aspiring food technologist, Oyehan Adenyi loves to study functional foods - meals that help you heal. Despite being miles away from home, he feels welcomed here in St. Petersburg. He loves participating in scientific events and wishes to pursue a career in academia in the future. Read on to learn more about his experiences at ITMO.

    05.05.2022

  • Student Spotlight: Bassel Alshawareb, Syria

    A man with many dreams, Bassel is an international student at ITMO. Currently enrolled in the Foundation Program, Bassel plans to study robotics starting this fall semester. Despite his limited knowledge of Russian, he has already participated in several conferences and presented his research in Russian. How did he achieve this feat? Read on to find out.

    28.04.2022

  • Student Spotlight: Fatameh Haidari Monfared, Iran

    A student of history and tourism management, Fatameh appreciates Russia’s heritage like no other. Guess what her go-to spots in St. Petersburg are? Of course, it’s the museums. She loves spending time there as they offer a lot to learn. In her spare time, she likes to travel, read books, and pen her experiences. Read on to learn more about Fatameh and her time in St. Petersburg.

    21.04.2022

  • Student Spotlight: Wael Hazima, Syria

    After graduating with a degree in economic sciences, Wael spent five years working in the financial management sector. But then, he decided to study further and receive training in business informatics. He chose ITMO because of its reputation and proven excellence in IT. Read on to learn more about Wael’s experiences of becoming a student again and his post-graduation plans.

    14.04.2022

  • Student Spotlight: Ana Cristina Fierros Escobedo, Mexico

    What if the top destination on your bucket list becomes your study destination? Meet Ana, who always wanted to live in St. Petersburg and was finally able to bring her dream to life by becoming a student at ITMO. She is a first-year Master’s student in the Quality Management program and vlogging is one of her many hobbies. Read on to learn more about her personal experiences in St. Petersburg.

    07.04.2022

  • ITMO.EduStars Winner Artem Beresnev: The Best Thing About Teaching is Opening up New Horizons for Students

    Artem Beresnev is a qualified engineer and teacher who has successfully managed to combine IT projects and teaching throughout his entire career. After graduating from ITMO, Artem has decided to stay at his alma mater. For over 20 years now, he has been training students in telecommunication systems, systems administration, and other IT-related fields at ITMO. Last year, the lecturer received an award for his achievements in education. In this article, Artem speaks about cultural differences in the classroom, as well as explains what teachers and farmers have in common and how professional contests can help educators combat burnout.

    23.03.2022

  • ITMO.EduStars Winner Yulia Artemenkova on How to Make Learning English a Habit

    Yulia Artemenkova fell in love with English when she was a kid. Years later, she decided to follow her passion and started teaching English at school. Having over 20 years of experience under her belt, Yulia continued to improve her skills and received her DELTA certificate. Today, Yulia not only teaches students but also runs professional development projects for English teachers at ITMO. Last year, she was named among the university’s top lecturers and received an award for her achievements in education. In this article, Yulia shares her advice on how to find a job you love and make English a part of your life.

    21.03.2022