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• Vaccination in St. Petersburg: ITMO Staff and Students on Why They Decided to Get Vaccinated

  …Vladimir Vasilyev Rector of ITMO University We need to understand that the vaccine doesn’t give 100% protection against the virus, but it will be able to help prevent severe cases of the disease. Moreover, if you do get sick, you will be a source of infection not only for your loved ones, but also for everyone you come in contact with.  Naturally, I had …

  22.09.2021

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: September 25-26, 2021

• It’s Okay to Worry: Experts on How the Pandemic Changed Psychology and Brought Back Old-Time Problems

  …ice any changes in your clients’ requests during the pandemic? What did they most struggle with? AG: Some of our students found more pros than cons in social isolation. For instance, they noticed that the pandemic was actually good for their relationships with their close relatives. But there were also those who didn’t handle the lack of privacy very well. And, su…

  21.09.2021

• Tips For Dealing with Digital Burnout

  …e evening your friends who are also stuck in their apartments or even other countries suggest arranging a Zoom hangout. Do you feel like watching a movie or listening to music instead? This can primarily and most conveniently be done online, too. You know that an excessive amount of screen time causes digital burnout but there doesn’t seem to be any alternatives: …

  21.09.2021

• Apple Feast: Traditional Russian Treats to Try This Fall

  …al fruit confectionery that dates back to the 14th century. The recipe made its way to the Domostroy book, a 16th-century Russian guide to life for nobles. Today, it still remains a sweet treat beloved by many Russians, with the most popular types being produced in Kolomna (Moscow Region) and Belyov (Tula Region). As you might have gathered, pastila is made from f…

  20.09.2021

• ITMO Scientists Develop Shape-Shifting Microcapsules from Liquid Metals

  … PhD student at ITMO’s ChemBio Cluster. The scientists decided to use gallium and its alloys for particles because of their low melting points (ca. 30°C). While it begins to melt quickly when heated under normal conditions, short-term exposure to a femtosecond laser creates a reversible deformation in sphere particles that can be undone after exposure has ce…

  20.09.2021

• ITMO.Expert Project: Student- and Teacher-Centered Learning and New Opportunities

  …Debate and insights Held for the second time, the online course included a debate between the EduStars contest winners Alexander Mayatin, associate professor at the Faculty of Information Technologies and Programming, and Alexandr Kapitonov, dean of ITMO’s Faculty of Infocommunication Technologies. The moderator of the debate was Darya Chirva, head of ITMO's Criti…

  17.09.2021

• ITMO Scientists Create Water-Resistant Perovskite Nanocrystals

  …animals. The scientists will check the stability of perovskite nanoparticles after their injection in vivo. They also plan to reduce the potential toxicity of perovskites. For instance, this can be done by replacing lead with a more eco-friendly alternative, which will make the nanomaterial safer in use. Application Potentially, water-resistant halide nanocryst…

  17.09.2021

• Our Take On Fighting the Fall Blues

  …s, comfy sweaters, and comfort food, I’m used to easily getting affected by weather changes. With the coming of the colder season, I turn into more of a homebody – yet with an inspiring action-packed to-do list (prepared beforehand). It’s full of fun fall activities like treating myself to an unearthing soul-warming apple pie, throwing a Tim Burton spooky movie marat…

  17.09.2021

• ITMO University Among Top 5 Russian Universities in Times Higher Education Life Sciences Ranking

  …t ranking and fourth position among 15 Russian universities featured in this subject ranking. The first place went to Lomonosov Moscow State University, the second – to Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, and the third – to First Moscow State Medical University. ITMO took the 401-500 position in the Physical sciences ranking. Among 48 featured Russian univ…

  16.09.2021