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• Create Artificial Cold and Learn to Apply Cryogenic Technologies: Master’s Studies at ITMO’s Faculty of Cryogenic Engineering

  As part of their Master’s studies at ITMO University, the students of the Faculty of Cryogenic Engineering explore everything connected to cold, liquefied gas production, microclimate and renewable energy sources. Specialists in this field design refrigeration, cryogenic and life support systems. The eight Master’s programs offered cover everything from ultra-low temperatures to technosphere safety. Learn more about the specialized studies from the program heads and graduates in this article by ITMO.NEWS.

  22.05.2020

• What It's Like to Get Your Master's in Photonics at ITMO University

  If IT is the industry of today, then photonics is the industry of the future. But why? And what Master's programs in this field does ITMO University offer its students? Where do its students build their careers? And why do students here do research from the very start? Find out in this illustrated series!

  13.05.2020

• ITMO University Graduate Dmitry Vavulin on His Love for Physics, Science, and Working at Yandex

  Ever since his school years, Dmitry Vavulin wanted to become a physicist. He graduated from ITMO University’s School of Photonics, defended his PhD thesis. But after his PhD studies, he decided to transition from physics to IT and focus on applied work. In this interview with ITMO.NEWS, Dmitry talks about his physics research, academic competitions, student years, and working at Yandex. 

  06.05.2020

• Herzen University and ITMO Specialists Develop a Bot that Helps Prepare for the Unified State Exam in Chemistry

  The Chemistry Bot allows future school graduates to study for their Unified State Exam (USE) in chemistry interactively. School students can learn something new, receive feedback, and check their progress right on the social network VK, instead of solving similar tasks all day long. To find out more about the concept, features, and uniqueness of this tool, read this article by ITMO.NEWS.

  30.04.2020

• Changes to the Class Schedule in the Spring Semester of the 2019/2020 Academic Year

  Dear students, teaching staff, and heads of structural units! We wish to inform you of recent changes to the class schedule due to compensation of non-working public holidays in the spring semester of the 2019/2020 academic year.

  30.04.2020

• Online vs Offline: How to Find Common Ground With Students as a Teacher

  How do you capture the students’ attention in a Zoom class? How do you collect useful feedback? And what’s the best way to deal with conflicts? A webinar titled “Issues in Teacher-Student Communication Online and Offline” recently took place as part of the ITMO.Expert professional development program. Vera Shavrina, a psychologist at ITMO University’s Center for Inclusive Education, explained how to establish communication with students during online classes, maintain their interest in the subject, and successfully handle any emerging conflicts.

  23.04.2020

• ITMO University’s Work and Study Schedule from April 4 to April 30

  In accordance with the order of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia, Russian higher education institutions will continue the educational process through distance learning. Education at ITMO University will resume on Monday, April 6, and will take place completely online using distance learning technologies. From April 4 till April 30, the University will move the maximum number of staff to remote work and will also offer financial aid to students whose families experience temporary financial hardships because of the current situation. ITMO University Rector Vladimir Vasilyev signed the corresponding order on April 3, 2020. 

  04.04.2020

• ITMO University’s Work and Study Schedule from March 28 to April 5

  In accordance with the order of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of Russia, Valery Falkov, over the next week, all universities in the country will go on vacation. The measures are to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus infection. For ITMO University students, the holidays will last from March 28 to April 5, 2020. The dates from March 30 to April 3, 2020 will be non-working days for all staff. The corresponding order was signed today, March 26, by ITMO University’s Rector, Vladimir Vasilyev.

  26.03.2020

• ITMO University Organizes an Exam for a World Maritime University Student

  Sofiia Zarubenko is a PhD student at two universities: World Maritime University, Sweden (responsible for academic curriculum) and Lloyd’s Maritime Academy, UK (responsible for administering the learning process). The study process is based on distance learning, except for the exams that should be taken in London. However, this year, the Academy’s students from all over the world had to find a way to take the exam despite the quarantine. ITMO University helped Sofiia to solve this problem by organizing an exam for the foreign university.

  26.03.2020

• Online Weekend Plans: Courses, Sports and Virtual Museums for Those Staying at Home

  During his quarantine in the village of Boldino, Alexander Pushkin managed to write an unprecedented amount of works. He finished Eugene Onegin, wrote The Belkin Tales, Little Tragedies and over thirty poems and other works in the three-month period. We decided to follow the poet’s example and make the most out of this forced isolation. Popular science lectures and museums are going online, international websites are providing free access to educational courses, and countless apps prove that you can follow an exercise routine outside your gym. For those who are staying at home, we have prepared the most detailed guide on what to do this weekend and beyond.  

  20.03.2020