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• Travel Tips: Exploring Riga

  With its incredible mix of medieval, gothic, Renaissance, Art Nouveau, Soviet and contemporary architecture, Riga can be rightfully called the city of contrasts.

  06.11.2018

• ITMO University in Top Group of Project 5-100 Participants

  The Council on Global Competitiveness Enhancement of Russian Universities among Global Leading Research and Education Centers (Project 5-100) has just unveiled the results of its latest session, which took place on October 26-27 in the Russian city of Kaliningrad. In its report to the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, the Council recommended that the Ministry continue providing the 21 higher education institutions participating in the Project 5-100 with financial support. Based on their performance, the participants were divided into three groups with seven universities each. ITMO University made it to top-seven. 

  06.11.2018

• VR and the Future of Digital Art: The Fourth International Animation Assembly in St. Petersburg

  In late October, the St. Petersburg Stieglitz State Academy of Art and Design hosted the Fourth International Animation Assembly. One of this year’s main topics of roundtable discussions, lectures and workshops was the use of digital technologies. ITMO University showcased virtual reality tech in a special demo area at the event. ITMO.NEWS learned how students create thesis projects at the intersection of art and science, and put down the highlights from a lecture by digital artist Rinat Khabirov.

  06.11.2018

• Movie Fridays: Studio Ghibli, Nuff Said

  As much as we want to give credit where it’s due, we have to admit that there’s no balance of power in Japanese animation, no level-playing field, no equal footings. Take a look at any best-anime list and what you’ll see will be one director and one animation studio calling the shots, and for a good reason. There’s no task more difficult for a cinephile that to pick a favorite out of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli’s movies, but here’s our attempt; just be mindful of the fact that all of their works are a wealth of unique cinematic experiences, and we heartily recommend you give them a go!

  02.11.2018

• What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer: Oncologist Explains

  Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in the world. Over the last years, this disease has become the most frequent cancer among Russian women. According to the statistics, 21 women out of 100 cancer patients have breast cancer. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) is an annual international health campaign organized by breast cancer charities every October to increase awareness of the disease and educate people about the importance of early screenings. Founded more than 20 years ago, NBCAM now brings together hundreds of organizations from all around the world. In this interview, Vasiliy Filimonenko, an oncologist at the Scandinavia clinic in St. Petersburg, expanded on what everyone should know about this disease, how to conduct screenings, and what are the common myths about cancer.

  31.10.2018

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: November 3-5

  Three cheers and a tiger for the longer weekend we’ll be having, all thanks to the national holiday of Unity Day celebrated on November 4. Make sure you have a good ol’ chillax and go somewhere nice: here are some of the choices!

  31.10.2018

• ITMO University Up by Ten Positions in QS EECA University Rankings

  According to the results of the QS EECA University Rankings 2018/19, ITMO University moved up by ten positions compared to its last year’s performance and was ranked 56th among the top-300 universities. Every year, hundreds of higher education institutions from 30 developing European and Central Asian countries compete for the top spots in the ranking. This time, 12 Russian universities made it to the top-50.

  31.10.2018

• Spooky, Scary, and Bizarre: Villains and Miscreants of Russian Folklore

  It’s the spooky time of the year, and although Halloween is still far from being a massive phenomenon in Russia like it is in the rest of the world, our country also has its fair share of scary, creepy and unsettling folklore. We invite you to learn about some of the Russian culture’s most beloved (and feared) villains, boogeymen and mischief makers.

  30.10.2018

• Siberian Coal Energy Company’s Advisor on Personnel: Even the Most Macho Miners Need Soft Skills

  Siberian Coal Energy Company (SUEK) is one of the world’s largest coal companies and the leading coal, heat and electricity producer in Russia. Over the course of the past four years, ITMO University has been hosting professional development courses for the company’s staff. This year’s program is called “Innovation Management. Leadership and Corporate Governance”. ITMO.NEWS found out why miners have to study emotional intelligence, how to fix equipment in subzero temperatures, and why the world-class company chooses to cooperate with ITMO University. 

  30.10.2018

• Universities of 5-100 Russian Academic Excellence Project Share Plans for 2020 and Beyond

  On October 26-27, 2018 the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University in Kaliningrad hosted a session of the Council on Competitiveness Enhancement of the 5-100 Russian Academic Excellence Project. Over the course of two days, participating universities of the Project reported on the results achieved so far and their future plans for development.

  29.10.2018