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• ITMO Graduates Participate in School of Science Journalism in Erice

  …milar instruments of science communication. I believe that this field is most international in its nature,” comments Daniil Shirokov. The participants reinforced new knowledge by working on interactive practical assignments. For instance, they worked in groups of four to five people studying a certain topic and writing a pitch for a particular target audience. A…

  20.07.2018

• ITMO Student on Using IT to Help People With Dementia

  … the VISmart company, a resident of ITMO University Technopark. The company focuses on developing software in the field of semantic web. According to the PhD student, the knowledge he got at the university and the company help him to apply his skills in major international projects.   “I work on different kinds of projects at VISmart, which is why I was ready…

  18.07.2018

• How Do Russian MOOC Platforms Compete With World Top MOOC Providers? Courseburg Investigates

  …ular demands. For instance, there should be more courses focusing on IT. Moreover, courses catalogs should be much better structured basing on their themes or areas of knowledge, and students should be recommended courses thematically similar to those they are already enrolled in. Lastly, platforms should also improve their websites’ design so that they are mor…

  16.07.2018

• Young Scientists From ITMO University Win IEEE Photonics Society Awards

  …rs’ collaboration with other IEEE societies and scientific institutions by encouraging joint publications, sponsoring meetings, and facilitating other means of exchanging knowledge and expertise. One of the Society’s main line of action is supporting young scientists that show outstanding scientific results and are active in conducting scientific research. With th…

  13.07.2018

• TEDxSZIU: Experts Share Their Vision of the Future

  …that could be conducted in public spaces were among the key concepts for transforming the urban environment. At the next stage, he understood that artists can't conduct full-fledged urban transformation all by themselves. This idea developed into the understanding of the necessity of combining different fields of knowledge and forming i…

  12.07.2018

• ‘New Wallet’ Founder Mikhail Leontiev: ‘My Ultimate Goal is to Make People Associate Russia with Business’

  …tarting our own business didn’t seem that daunting. Lastly, people from our environment also shared this mindset, they constantly looked for opportunities to put their knowledge into practice. So, looking back, I think that we were pushed in this direction by our parents and friends. That all led to us venturing into different business initiatives right after g…

  11.07.2018

• ITMO.Live 2018: Graduates Celebrate at Peter and Paul Fortress

  …ays follow your chosen path. This trajectory will become your life's essence. I also want you to invest in yourselves, so that you'll be able to learn more and share this knowledge with others. I believe that to be very important. In truth, everyone chooses their path for themselves. Some chose ITMO University, and are now standing here as our graduates; others choos…

  09.07.2018

• ITMO Professor Xi-Cheng Zhang Is Awarded Alexander von Humboldt Prize

  …o scientists whose “fundamental discoveries, new theories, or insights have had a significant impact on their own discipline and who are expected to continue producing cutting-edge achievements in the future”. The award is valued at €60,000. Each year, about 100 scientists from all over the world receive this award. Professor Xi-Cheng Zhang from the University of …

  09.07.2018

• Applying to ITMO as an International Student: Admissions Process Tips and Tricks

  … skills need a bit of honing? You may want to check out the ITMO Foundation program; this 9-month intensive Russian studies course will provide you with all the necessary knowledge of Russian language and culture you need to enter any Russian-taught Bachelor’s and Master’s program you want.  ITMO also offers a range of summer and winter schools that could help you wo…

  06.07.2018

• ITMO’s Environmental Camp EcoRaids Hosts First Eco-Festival

  …ve. For two weeks, they took part in special eco-projects like cleaning up the area around Yagodnoe and installing bins for separate waste collection. Participants shared knowledge about various ecological problems and their possible solutions, explored the flora and fauna around Yagodnoe and cleared the forest of old fallen trees. “The purpose of the camp i…

  05.07.2018