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ITMO University Developing New Design System
All of ITMO University’s online resources will soon be united by a common style; this year, the university’s UI/UX design team has begun the development of its own design system. Its introduction will increase the university’s brand recognizability as well as shorten the time needed to create websites and landing pages for its many departments, says Marina Kholodova, head of UI/UX Design at ITMO University. In the first stage, the project team will provide a landing-creation tool for internal customers. In the future, this will let university staff create and edit landing pages for various events on their own.
08.05.2018
Applications Open for Russia-Japan Youth Exchange
This August, students from ITMO University have the opportunity to go to Japan as part of a Japanese-Russian youth exchange program. Nearly all of the trip expenses are covered by the receiving country; all the students have to do is to apply for it and wait. Read on to learn what the lucky students will get to do in Japan and how one can join them.
07.05.2018
Russian Industry and Education Representatives Meet With Presidential Adviser on Internet Development
On May 3, members of the industry, education, legal professionals and others, concerned with Roskomnadzor federal agency’s blocking of various online services in connection with its blocking of the messenger service Telegram, met with German Klimenko, the Presidential Adviser on Internet Development. Earlier on, ITMO University’s Rector Vladimir Vasilyev addressed Mr. Klimenko in a letter, in which he described the consequences that blocking of IP-addresses in the “pursuit” after Telegram will have on the nation’s science, education and economy. After the letter evoked a wide public response, representatives of the university were also invited to the meeting. Anatoly Shalyto, head of ITMO’s Programming Technology Department, and Roman Elizarov, an ITMO alum and one of the creators of the Kotlin programming language, participated in the discussion.
04.05.2018
ITMO University Team Wins First Place at Google Hash Code 2018
In late April, the final stage of Google Hash Code 2018, the programming competition which brings together thousands of students and professionals from Europe, Middle East and Africa took place in Dublin. ITMO University’s student team, which included Ilya Zban, Ivan Belonogov, Mikhail Putilin and Adam Bardashevich, all medal winners of the recent years’ ACM ICPC competition, secured the first place by outperforming 39 teams from 15 countries.
03.05.2018
Spring to Your Feet: Parks and Activities in St. Petersburg
It’s taken a while for spring to get a hold on the city, but now that it’s here, it’s time to shake off the winter-induced drowsiness and get your blood pumping or just embrace the fresh air. The next few months are going to be much more welcoming of outdoor pastime and active leisure. And if you’re not sure where to start, we’ll give you a few leads.
30.04.2018
Open Letter to Presidential Adviser on Internet from ITMO University’s Rector
On April 16, 2018, the Roskomnadzor federal agency initiated its blocking of the messenger app Telegram in Russia. In addition to Telegram’s servers, the Federal Agency for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media expanded its list of blocked web-addresses with more than 18 million IP-addresses belonging to Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Digital Ocean. The attempt to block a single platform resulted in complications with a wide range of third-party websites, used on an everyday basis by people in different fields of work. Scientists and professors at universities and research centers are experiencing delays and complications in their work. Concerned with the current situation, ITMO University’s Rector Vladimir Vasilyev has written a letter to German Klimenko, the Presidential Adviser on Internet Development, in which he addressed the current situation and suggested that the process be discontinued. ITMO.NEWS provides the full text of the letter.
26.04.2018
This Weekend in St. Petersburg: April 29 - May 2
May Day, or Labor Day, is a public holiday in many countries worldwide, and Russia is no exception. For many Russians, this day is most closely associated with a long holiday weekend, when people can get some rest and enjoy the first truly sunny days. Here is our list of what we feel are some of the best things to do in St. Petersburg on this special “weekend”!
25.04.2018
ITMO 2027: 8th International Council Meeting Looks to the University's Future
They came, they saw, they conquered! The 8th ITMO International Council meeting, held in St. Petersburg on April 19th, was dynamic, rich and extremely successful. Consultation with high-level international experts who provide valuable guidance for the future is yet another thing that makes ITMO University more than a university
25.04.2018
Arizona University Expert: Pros and Cons of English as a Global Language
In our global world, English is being increasingly regarded as an inevitable necessity, the common global language that everyone has to learn. The main problem with that is that native English speakers have an advantage over non-native speakers, and it feels like a new round of colonialism, noted Karen Barto, a teacher of English as a Second Language from the University of Arizona, who came to ITMO University to the More than ESP conference. Ms. Barto also told ITMO.NEWS about why you can’t judge people by how they speak English and why the most important thing is to be open-minded.
25.04.2018
Russia Secures ACM ICPC-2018 World Champion Title
On April 19, Beijing hosted the final round of the ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest. The World Cup will once again travel to Russia - although, this time, to Moscow. This year’s world champion is Moscow State University; the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology was also awarded a gold medal. ITMO University’s team, a record-holding seven-time world champion, won the bronze. Overall, 4 Russian teams are present among this year’s 13 winners.
19.04.2018