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ITMO University Changes Its Full Official Name
On October 11, a new edition of ITMO University's statute, which includes a new official title, was registered and entered into force by Order No. 1,358 of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation. The key to the “ITMO” abbreviation and a reference to St. Petersburg are no longer included in the name.
14.10.2019
ITMO University Team Wins NordCTF With More Points Than All Other Contestants Put Together
The final of the regional NordCTF cyber security contest took place in the St. Petersburg “Boiling Point” center. ITMO University team has managed to finish first with a fourfold margin. Our correspondent observed the competition and was lucky enough to talk to its hosts about computer forensics, hacker footprint tracking methods and the fate of the current winners.
14.10.2019
Unexplored St. Petersburg: Perfect Artist's Retreat
Craving autumn beauty with a unique artistic vibe? Check out Penaty, a country estate of a famous Russian artist Ilya Repin.
11.10.2019
Top Five: Podcasts
October always starts on a high note for millennials, with three memorable days – International Podcast Day on September 30, International Coffee Day on October 1, and Mean Girls Day on October 3 – arguably forming the Holy Trinity of the Gen Y autumn calendar. So come sit with us with a hot cup of java and let’s pay our reverent homages to this wonderful time of the year with our five favorite pods of late!
04.10.2019
Academic Exchange, Environmental Studies and Education for All: Representatives of World’s Best Universities Meet For EAIE in Helsinki
In late September, Helsinki hosted the annual EAIE conference, which was the biggest since its founding, attracting over 6,200 participants from 95 countries. ITMO University was among the world’s best educational organizations. We got in touch with the members of the St. Petersburg EAIE delegation and found out all about the current trends in education that were discussed in Finland.
04.10.2019
This Weekend in St. Petersburg: October 5-6
Put on your best (and snuggliest) scarves and prepare to have some major fun at this weekend in St. Petersburg! Featuring coffee and jazz, modern art and cacti, and exhibition of scents inspired by literary characters!
02.10.2019
The Magic of: Autumn
Whether you love it or hate it, fall is officially here, bombarding us with rain, crunchy leaves, dirty temperature tricks and all the Halloween feels. Here’s some advice on how to make the best of the season!
01.10.2019
Song of the Month: September 2019
Falling leaves and dropping temperatures call for an especially bop-a-licious soundtrack to keep spirits high, and we at ITMO.NEWS editorial team are more than happy to oblige. Happy fall, hang in there, Halloween is coming!
27.09.2019
This Weekend in St. Petersburg: September 28-29, 2019
Your mood has dropped together with St. Petersburg temperatures? We can’t have that. Here’s our regular rundown on the best events of this weekend in St. Petersburg to rectify the situation!
25.09.2019
ITMO.STARS 2019 Winners: Who They Are and Why They Chose ITMO
This year, the ITMO.STARS competition for prospective students with unique accomplishments was held by ITMO for the second time in a row. It lets the winners join ITMO even if their Unified State Exam score wouldn’t normally allow them to. The only formal criterion is to pass the minimal Unified State Exam points threshold. This year saw twice as many applications as the previous one. Among the winners are 15 participants from St. Petersburg, Moscow, Chelyabinsk, Pskov, Abakan, and other cities. They told ITMO.NEWS how to land a job at VK in your school years, how to open your own video studio, and why you shouldn't underestimate yourself.
19.09.2019