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• ITMO University Makes a Debut in THE University Impact Rankings 2019

  The Times Higher Education ranking agency has recently announced the results of its new rankings, THE University Impact Rankings. This initiative’s goal is to capture universities’ impact on society, based on the institutions’ success in delivering the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. ITMO University made its debut in the rankings in two categories: “Industry, innovation and infrastructure”, and “Sustainable cities and communities”, making it to the global top-100 and top-200, respectively.

  03.04.2019

• ITMO University’s Master’s Degree Programs in 2019: Don’t Miss Your Opportunity

  The main goal of Master’s education today is to provide students with a variety of choices to create their own development path and apply their skills in different fields. As of today, ITMO University offers four types of Master’s degree programs: research, corporate, industrial, and entrepreneurial. Sergey Kolyubin, head of the University’s Master’s Degree Department, explains how to choose the right track, apply for research grants as an ITMO student, and which opportunities for enrollment are available to prospective students.

  03.04.2019

• Council for the Development of Digital Economy at ITMO University: Online Education and Russian Universities in Global Top-50

  On March 26, ITMO University hosted the third session of the Council for the Development of Digital Economy at the Federation Council of the Russian Federation. At the center of discussion was the topic “Human Capital as the General Asset of Digital Economy”. The event’s speakers and participants discussed the training and retraining of human resources in the framework of the Digital Economy national program. Particular attention was paid to the issue of regional involvement in the development of human capital for the digital economy, as well as providing Russian citizens with opportunities for lifelong study and avoiding the risks related to the automation of economy.

  01.04.2019

• Classes to Resume at Building 4, Lomonosova St. 9 on April 2, 2019

  Building 4 of ITMO University’s campus at Lomonosova St. 9 will resume operation starting on April 1, 2019. The building’s fire safety systems have been returned to active mode, and access to the building has been opened via a first-floor hallway. On Monday, April 1, the building will be open to ITMO University staff, with classes resuming on Tuesday, April 2.

  30.03.2019

• Song of the Month: March 2019

  Ever wondered what our life would be without music? Here are some options for you to consider: A) boring as hell, B) drab as a grey Monday morning, C) tedious like a meeting that seems to go on forever. Or would you go for D) all of the above? We at ITMO.NEWS are of the same view and prepared a list of songs that just couldn’t quit our heads in the tentatively spring-y month of March. Enjoy!

  29.03.2019

• APAIE 2019: ITMO University at the Pacific Region’s Biggest Education Event

  The 14th Conference & Exhibition of the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) has come to a close in Malaysia. Per tradition, ITMO University was represented at the 5-100 Russian Academic Excellence Project’s exhibition area. Each of the project’s participating universities has its own booth where they can present their programs and informational materials.

  29.03.2019

• Get to Know ITMO's Robotics and Control Specialists

  28.03.2019

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: March 30-31

  Art exhibitions, eco events, clowns and a jazz night: celebrate the end of March in style with our guide to weekend events in St. Petersburg!

  27.03.2019

• Anecdotes: Telling Jokes the Russian Way

  The teacher asks the class: “Did you know that elements contract in the cold and expand in the heat?” Vovochka raises his hand… This is how anecdotes, a particular type of a Russian joke, often start out. With April Fools' Day just around the corner, we’re taking a deeper dive into this cultural phenomenon that is the most popular form of Russian humor.

  26.03.2019

• ITMO University and Siemens Launch Joint Research Lab

  A joint Siemens-ITMO University research lab has been launched in St. Petersburg. Its goal will be to develop unique industry solutions based on systemic AI using the methods of machine learning, big data analysis, and cognitive technologies for applications in economics and the social sector.

  22.03.2019