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• A Notice Regarding the Cancellation of Classes at Lomonosova St. 9

  On February 18-19, 2019, all classes in all buildings of the ITMO University campus at Lomonosova St. 9 are canceled.

  17.02.2019

• On Safety Review of ITMO University Campus Complex at Lomonosova St. 9

  ITMO University has contacted the Emergency Response Group, established to oversee the clean-up efforts, to conduct safety reviews of Buildings 1, 3, and 4 in addition to the safety review of Building 2 at Lomonosova St. 9. Reviews will be carried out by the St. Petersburg State Construction Supervision and Expertise Service. The goal of these additional reviews will be to determine the viability of continued educational activity. The estimated end date of the review is February 19, 2019. Access to all buildings on Lomonosova St. 9 on February 18-19 is allowed only under the approval of the committee established by Order 119-od signed on February 16, 2019. On February 18-19, no classes will be held in the buildings located at Lomonosova St. 9.  

  17.02.2019

• Information on the Emergency Situation at the ITMO University Building on Lomonosova St. 9

  On February 16, 2019, at approximately 5 pm, a partial collapse of the second-through-fifth floors occurred at the ITMO University building on Lomonosova St. 9, building A. This building is a separate structure that is a part of the educational campus made up of several buildings located at Lomonosova St. 9 and connected via  passageways.

  17.02.2019

• Movie Fridays: Disconnect… The Person You’re Trying to Reach is Currently Unavailable

  With cinemas screening either ever-so-slightly art house-tinged dramas about famous historical figures and their pets, or overly provocative (to my overly sensitive taste) Lars von Trier thrillers, or even worse, Valentine’s themed trite Russian sitcoms about couples breaking up and getting back together again (or not), one may feel the need for something safe and sound, something simple (but not too simple) and relatable. Here is an option for you.

  15.02.2019

• Grouchy Introvert's Valentine's Day Manifesto

  Pink and red mush oozing from everywhere, saccharine candy that covertly works on your inevitable tooth decay, and evil flower magnates rubbing their hands in delight; this is the holiday that never really was and never should have been. Think that Valentine’s is great? Then maybe this isn’t the article for you, because I’ll try to change your mind by showing how this disheartening fete can eat away at your logic, composure and self-esteem, even if you don’t know it. There’s some advice on how to survive it too, just to sweeten that pill. You’re welcome.

  14.02.2019

• Dmitri Mendeleev: Everything You Need to Know About the Inventor of Periodic Table

  To commemorate the 150th anniversary of discovery of the Periodic System by the Russian scientist Dmitri Mendeleev, the UN proclaimed 2019 the International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements. Dmitri Mendeleev remains one of the most notable Russian scientists of all times. But what do we know about him? Igor Dmitriev, a professor at St. Petersburg State University and the director of the Mendeleev Museum, gave a lecture at the Nekrasov library, where he dispelled all the myths about Mendeleev and shed some light on the life of the famous chemist.

  14.02.2019

• The Neuroscience of Love

  An fMRI scan will highlight the parts of the human brain that become active when you see a picture of your ex. Men and women’s brains exhibit different behaviors after sex. Tumors in different areas of the brain can change one’s sexual habits or turn a do-gooder into a maniac. So will we able to manipulate our own romantic feelings in the future? We asked Polina Krivykh, a clinical psychologist, psychophysiologist, science communicator and mentor at Evolution Foundation’s Lecturer School.

  14.02.2019

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: February 16-17

  Travel to India, visit a movie studio, and ride to 19th century Istanbul on an authentic Harley Davidson bike this weekend!

  13.02.2019

• Romantic St. Petersburg

  St. Petersburg is rightfully known as Russia’s most romantic city. And with a certain love-infused holiday coming up, let’s take a look at the many places you can visit and activities you can partake in on the most sentimental day of the year – or whenever your heart feels like it. 

  12.02.2019

• ITMO Open Science at Erarta: From MegaBattle to Open Talk

  On February 8, ITMO University hosted the ITMO Open Science Conference. Dozens of ITMO University’s researchers, PhD students and heads of the University’s departments gathered at the Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art to discuss the latest achievements in an unusual format and learn about their colleagues’ science development strategies. ITMO.NEWS publishes the highlights of the event.

  11.02.2019