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• MSU Student on Working in Different Laboratories and Doing Internship at ITMO

  Alexander Chezhegov, a third-year student at Lomonosov Moscow State University, Faculty of Physics, took part in the “I am a Professional” competition and the “It’s Your Call!” Winter School that was held at ITMO University last winter. His project focused on creating a hydrophobic coating for solar cells. In July 2018, he did an internship at ITMO’s International Research Center of Nanophotonics and Metamaterials, where he studied hybrid states of light in low-dimensional quantum materials. In his interview with ITMO.NEWS, he shared his experience of working in different research groups.

  09.08.2018

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: August 11-12

  St. Petersburg is known to be the marine and cultural capital of Russia, and for good reason. From an open water swimming race and a river carnival to a kite festival and a day of Jewish culture, this weekend is jam-packed with amazing events for you to attend!

  08.08.2018

• Science Communicator Fred Balvert: 'For a Journalist, Geniuine Interest Matters More Than Knowledge'

  Why is communication such an important part of science? Why should we improve the society’s trust in research? How does a science communicator create correct and yet simple texts? Fred Balvert, science communicator at Erasmus University Medical Centre Rotterdam, answered these and other questions in an interview for ITMO.NEWS.

  06.08.2018

• Movie Fridays: A Matter Of Time

  From "Back to the Future" to "About Time", time travel movies are still as extremely popular today as they were back in the 80s. If you’re also a fan of this genre, join us and take a look at some of the greatest cinematic time travel stories!

  03.08.2018

• Hermitage, Football, and Lots of Programming: Summer Camp at ITMO

  For several years now, students from all over the world have been coming to St. Petersburg to take part in ITMO University's Camp in Programming. We met three current students: Hassan from The Gambia, Roh from Slovenia, and Enrique from Mexico, to talk about their experience.

  02.08.2018

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: August 4-5

  A blues music festival, a local produce fair, and a sailing regatta: as always, St. Petersburg is buzzing with events you can attend this weekend!

  01.08.2018

• Sliding Trams, Sea Breeze, and Art Nouveau: Exploring Helsinki

  Modern, compact, and very green, Helsinki is the closest European capital to Russia and a nice place to take a break from the hustle and bustle of St. Petersburg!

  31.07.2018

• Interning in New York, Working in Berlin: ITMO Graduate Victoria Gorelkina On Her International Experience

  Victoria Gorelkina graduated from ITMO University in 2015. After going on an exchange semester in Switzerland as part of her Master’s studies, Victoria decided that she would like to continue her education abroad, consequently enrolling in a Master’s program in Germany. Today, Victoria is a lighting designer at a German company. ITMO.NEWS met her to talk about education mobility, dream jobs, and the importance of learning languages.

  30.07.2018

• VK Fest: Hi-Tech Entertainment, VR Gaming and ITMO Zone

  This summer’s largest open air, the VK Fest, is taking place in St. Petersburg. Popular bloggers, actors, athletes, artists and musicians performed on stage and conducted workshops. As usual, ITMO University participated in the festival with its own interactive zone. This year, it included three major sites: a future career expo, University of Children’s lectorium and a technological playroom.

  29.07.2018

• Movie Fridays: Out With The New, In With The Old

  Ah, remakes. A popular Hollywood directors’ way of milking old classics, they are a rage trigger for many a movie fanatic. If you're torn between watching an original film or its reboot (or a follow-up that looks like a reboot), here’s our two (or four) cents on the matter. Just a little disclaimer, though: all views are author’s own.

  27.07.2018