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Food Chemistry: “Natural” Doesn’t Always Mean “Good”
…umps also contain a strong poison that protects them from insects, as well as strong agents that attract parasitic wasps. Chips Chips are bad for you, that’s common knowledge. Those even barely interested in the subject know that chips are unhealthy because they contain glutamate, flavoring agents, and other chemical components. Also, every kind of chip contain…
09.02.2018
If You Want to be the Best, Learn From the Best: ITMO University Collaborates with Alibaba Cloud University
…rting and servicing its industry, Alibaba attracts the best solutions, technology and professionals. Thus, by learning from the company’s staff you are getting the latest knowledge relevant to the ever-changing world” - comments Sergey Chepinsky. Among the mentors for Alibaba's courses at the University of Singapore were Brian Wong, Vice President of the Alibaba…
08.02.2018
D Notation: New Startup Offers an Innovative Mobile Music Notebook
… for developing the projects’ market strategies. I found that information very valuable, as I had never learned about something like this before. Having received this new knowledge, I reconsidered the project’s development plan. One of the mentors also analyzed the app’s usability and user experience, making some detailed and valuable notes. At the same time, I took …
07.02.2018
New Semester At The Children's University
…the older students will have the opportunity to choose the ones they want to participate in. The students note that at the Children's University, they are given access to knowledge they can’t get at school, and the lectures are a lot more interesting. So how does it work? What are the best ways to organize lessons, what kinds of students should be interested in the p…
07.02.2018
HACKATHON 2025: Innovations for Cities of the Future
…s. 738 applications were made, and 125 projects participated. “Taking part in events like this that encourage project work lets students demonstrate their skills and knowledge of modern tech, increase their teamwork skills and present their ideas. All that has to be done in a short amount of time. Successful projects may secure funding and support from businesse…
06.02.2018
ITMO Winter School Offers New Hackathon Format
ITMO Students’ Project Cryptopus Helps Cryptocurrency Investors Reduce Risks
…it, trade it on exchanges or invest into trust funds. New exchanges and funds appear nearly every day. In 2017, according to research by Autonomous Next, 84 cryptocurrency hedge funds were launched – a major improvement compared to the 11 launched the year prior. Aside from the major exchanges like Bitfinex (Hong Kong) or Bittrex (USA), a multitude of smaller ones…
05.02.2018
Internships in Belgium: How to Apply and What to Expect
…r on in her PhD studies. “I worked in a lab where inkjet printing has been researched for many years now, and so I was able to acquire a great deal of experience and knowledge. I brought two theses with me from my supervisors, which I’m studying now. They were also interested in what I am doing, because earlier they didn’t study nanocrystalline cellulose printin…
02.02.2018
ITMO University Hosts Potanin Foundation Competition
…r Master’s programs. During the games, the students will have to show their creativity, teamwork, a keen ability to see into the different walks of life, as well as their knowledge, presentation skills, and leadership. Creative tasks are taken in groups, and each test takes a full business day. “Each year’s competition is different. For instance, this year i…
02.02.2018
Meduza Publisher on Living in the Era of Bad News
…sumption that everyone knows nothing and there’s nothing wrong with that. Most of the time, a lack of interest towards things – or a fear of them – is caused by a lack of knowledge. People are often blamed for not knowing things. Of course, there is a degree of personal responsibility, but if someone isn’t aware of current events, it’s the fault of the newspaper, say…
01.02.2018