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• Light From Nowhere: ITMO Scientists Explain How Twisted Electrons Emit Photons Outside Magnetic Fields

  ITMO physicists have demonstrated that an electron beam can emit microwave radiation photons even in an area with no magnetic field. Even though this is an impossible scenario in classical physics, the researchers found that this phenomenon is connected to the behavior of electrons at the edge of a magnetic field. The team’s calculations bring science closer to understanding how twisted electrons behave in real experimental equipment, such as particle accelerators and microscopes. The results of the study were published in Physical Review A.

  08.09.2026

• I Am a Professional Contest Kicks Off Its Tenth Season

  The national contest I Am a Professional, open to Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Specialist’s students, has returned for its tenth season. Winners receive monetary prizes, admission bonuses when applying to the country’s top universities, as well as internship opportunities at leading Russian companies. Registration is open until November 10, 2026.

  07.09.2026

• Fall Must-Dos in St. Petersburg

  Have the best fall in St. Petersburg with our monthly selection of must-dos: from picturesque walks to niche cinemas. Make this a season to remember!

  04.09.2026

• Science Without Permission: ITMO-Curated Exhibition About Women in Science Opens in Moscow

  The multimedia exhibition Women of Science. Science Without Permission at the Museum of Moscow shines a light on women scientists who broke gender limitations and stereotypes to pursue various scientific fields over the past 150 years. In the spotlight are not only their personal stories and breakthroughs – but also science itself: doubts, experiments, and the journey towards discovery. The section of modern art at the display was curated by ITMO’s Art & Science Center.

  04.09.2026

• ITMO Researchers Find New Way To Measure Material Durability for Flexible Electronics

  Physicists from ITMO University suggest a new method to measure the durability of perovskite nanoparticles used to create flexible devices – including folding screens, pressure sensors, and solar cells. Instead of the standard sharp needle of the atomic force microscope that is unfit for fragile nanoparticles, the researchers suggested using a blunt probe that works as a miniature press: it compresses the crystal without destroying it. Additionally, to increase the accuracy of calculations, the team developed a 3D model of the experiment that takes into account particle surface irregularities and the probe’s angle. The study was published in Applied Physics Letters.

  02.09.2026

• More Applicants and New Record: Highlights of ITMO’s 2026 Admission Campaign

  ITMO University has published all orders of admission for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD studies. The interest in the university’s programs keeps growing: this year, ITMO received 1.5 times more applications to Bachelor’s programs than last year, while the number of Master’s applications increased by over 30%. This year’s admission campaign also set a new record for ITMO in the number of admitted contest winners: it was the highest in St. Petersburg and one of the best in Russia. Learn more about the results of this year’s admissions in this article.

  01.09.2026

• ITMO CONF 2026: How Ideas Reach Markets

  Scientific ideas become products not unlike how simple melodies grow into masterpieces – but this path is never easy. This year’s ITMO CONF focused on just that: how we can build product logic "note-by-note," bring solutions out of the lab, find industrial applications, and attract investments. Accompanied by a symphony orchestra, ITMO scientists shared the stories behind their projects: from first experiments and hypotheses to entering the market. The event’s special guest was Vladimir Alipov, a clinician and neurobiologist who explained how the brain predicts the future and what that means for product development. Read on for the event’s highlights.

  31.08.2026

• Speak Like a Russian: Essential Fall Vocab

  Fall starts tomorrow! This season may not be everyone’s cup of tea and yet we do need to talk about it – if only to complain about the weather. Here are some essential Russian words to help you communicate just how much you love fall (or not). 

  31.08.2026

• Discovery of the Month: Trusty Recipes, Driving Lessons, and More

  Though it’s sad to see the summer ending, we know it didn’t pass us by: we picked up new skills and hobbies, loved our dacha lifestyle, and just enjoyed ourselves, no matter the weather. Here’s one last installment of summer discoveries as we look back on August.

  28.08.2026

• A Billion Times a Second: ITMO Researchers Create Silicon Film for Superfast Light Control

  Scientists from ITMO’s Faculty of Physics and Institute of Photonics in collaboration with researchers from Switzerland and China have created a thin film that can switch light with the speed of up to a billion times a second. The device is essentially an adjustable silicon metasurface that can modulate radiation in the medium infrared range. In the future, it can be used in optical computing, biosensors, and next-get data transfer systems. The results of the study have been published in Nature Communications.

  27.08.2026