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• Artist and Biologist Ippolit Markelov on Russian Science Art and Collaborating With Scientists

  Ippolit Markelov has visited ITMO with a series of science art workshops for ITMO’s Art & Science Master’s program. Over the course of two weeks, the students learned the many ways they could use micro-, molecular and neurobiology as well as genetic engineering in their art projects. Read on to discover how scientific research can become art, what makes a science artist and what are the main objectives of this unique field today. 

  13.01.2020

• 5 Healthy Habits for the New Year

  It is our firm conviction that a little indulgence over the holidays is more than fine, whatever toxic “get fit or else” marketing would have you believe. But you may also want to start a new year with a cleaner slate – be it for your mental and physical health and/or the planet’s wellbeing at large. If that’s the case (go you!) – we’ve prepared a little checklist of healthy habits for you to try to incorporate. Just remember: every step, however small, matters, and we’re in it together!

  10.01.2020

• ITMO University Researchers Create Complex Nanoparticles with Laser Impulses

  An international research group including ITMO University specialists has experimentally demonstrated a method of generating complex nanoparticles that can be applied in nanophotonics for light adjustment purposes. It has the potential to change the way such materials are produced today and reduce the price of nanoparticle production, which would foster the development of microelectronics. The paper was published in Advanced Functional Materials. 

  10.01.2020

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: January 11-12, 2020

  Whoever said that there’s no rest for the wicked, may think again: we may have just come back from the winter holidays, but this doesn’t mean we don’t cherish the prospect of another weekend. If you want to spend it more proactively, here are some events for you to pick from, featuring an Indian fair, an interactive fantasy garden, and a whopping two photographic trips – one to the island of Cuba and another to the Russian past!

  09.01.2020

• Moving Forward: St. Petersburg in 2020

  2019 was an eventful year for ITMO University and St. Petersburg, and 2020 promises to be no different. Here’s our quick rundown of some of the things you might expect in the coming year as a citizen – or guest – of St. Petersburg.

  07.01.2020

• Ten Life-Changing Technologies of 2019. Part 2

  Scientific American and the World Economic Forum have gathered a group of leading experts in the field of technologies and innovation to choose the top-ten most significant inventions of the year. The experts were judging each invention on its potential, social significance and economic prospects. Every invention that made the list is currently in its preliminary development, but it is already clear how much of an impact they will have on our daily lives once they are implemented. 

  07.01.2020

• Travel the Trans-Siberian Railway Like a Russian

  New Year is all about planning new adventures. I’ve always wanted to travel along the iconic Trans-Siberian Railway all the way from Moscow, across the Urals, through Siberia and to Vladivostok in the Far East. At 9,289 km it is the longest railroad in the world and bridges the vastness of Russia. 

  06.01.2020

• Ten Life-Changing Technologies of 2019. Part 1

  Scientific American and the World Economic Forum have gathered a group of leading experts in the field of technologies and innovation to choose the top-ten most significant inventions of the year. The experts were judging each invention on its potential, social significance and economic prospects. Every invention that made the list is currently in its preliminary development, but it is already clear how much of an impact they will have on our daily lives once they are implemented. 

  06.01.2020

• Soviet Movies For the Winter Holidays

  Whereas last year we offered you our take on the best internationally known holiday movies, this year let us introduce you to some of our favourite Russian holiday gems, which have shaped our culture and our New Year’s traditions. Enjoy! 

  03.01.2020

• Ready Player One: Games We Play Over the Holidays

  While some of us can’t wait for the holidays to start before snuggling up with their favorite book or surrounding themselves with scented candles as they put on a great movie, others prefer to dive into completely different worlds. I went around my little gamer community to get the best stories about the games my friends play during the holiday season and why. So, grab a mug of your preferred festive beverage and let’s get on with our holiday fairytales. 

  02.01.2020