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• Geography for All: Why Science Popularization Matters

  …wasn’t coincidental. For several years now, the RGS has been hosting the national “Geographical dictation”, which gives everyone the opportunity to put their geographical knowledge to the test. Unfortunately, for an average Russian that doesn’t amount to much, as the average score of participants hovers around the “satisfactory” mark, a rather unsatisfactory fact lam…

  28.08.2018

• ITMO and Rostelecom Support Technological Startups

  …University,” explained Nina Yanykina. Rostelecom is the largest digital services provider in Russia, serving more than 100 million consumers. The company is an acknowledged leader of innovative technologies in such fields as e-government, cloud computing, healthcare, education, safety, housing and communal services.…

  28.08.2018

• Science Comics: New Format of Science Communication

  …ic, and science comics, a format aimed at a wide audience, offers lots of opportunities. In Western countries, this format has long become popular, and is now seen as a full-fledged cultural phenomena. Major Russian titles are also launching departments that focus on creating science comics, and the demand for them is quite high. Metaphors When working on a pop…

  27.08.2018

• What’s the Commotion? ITMO Scientists Discover How Obstacles Change Crowd Dynamics

  …hitectural structures can be used to improve crowd safety at mass gatherings. Although this concept is well established in the field of crowd dynamics, there was a gap in knowledge concerning a systematic approach geared towards understanding how different types and shapes of obstacles affect pedestrian movement. This motivated the scientists to focus on obstacles th…

  27.08.2018

• ITMO University Launches SumIT International StartUp School

  …ican digital platform that will help farmers get the much-needed finance support and draw up a bespoke strategic development plan, at the same time providing them with cutting-edge farming technologies that will spur their business growth. We will launch our platform in connection with an online ambassador program which will focus on training young people who …

  24.08.2018

• Mentorship Program: Find a Mentor and Land Your Dream Job

  …an environment for collaboration between students and graduates. The Mentorship project encompasses a community of active students and professionals ready to share knowledge and experience. Sound and timely advice can make all the difference and lay a solid ground for students’ future career, say the project coordinators. Mentors aren’t paid for their work. It…

  20.08.2018

• KronBars and ASSC Hold St. Petersburg Regional Forum of Student Sport Clubs

  …ne, club heads and activists of student sports leagues attended workshops on team building, individual efficiency and personal development. The students also got specific knowledge on organizing sports events. Daria Lipovetskaya, specialist of the Pastoral Department of the Russian Academy of Justice and founder of the all-Russian school of student self-governance “L…

  17.08.2018

• ITMO Rowing Club: Healthy Lifestyle and International Competitions

  … Mister ITMO competition. We also organize events for the Student Rowing League and provide information support: teach broadcasters and find photographers for sports events. Fledgeling sports reporters comment races in live broadcasts in our community in VK and on the Student Rowing League’s webpage. We also conduct competitions in winter; this year, we found part…

  15.08.2018

• ITMO University Enters Academic Ranking of World Universities for the First Time

  …s initiative created a powerful stimulus for the development of international research and the launch of a number of international research labs and centers focused on cutting-edge areas of science and education. But the most important thing is that this project made us look at ourselves in a different light and establish the goal of improving our global academic per…

  14.08.2018

• How to Train for Competitions and Why do it Now

  … two times a week, for at least three-four hours every time. Is it possible to show good results during your first attempt? Why not? It all depends on your level of knowledge and skills, and wits. Also, you need training in solving specific competition tasks. What does one start their training with? Which resources should they make use of, which topics a…

  14.08.2018