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How To: Swimming in St. Petersburg
It’s summer and we’re staying active! Earlier, in our sports How To series, we’ve covered running and cycling – this time all about swimming. Let’s dive in!
17.06.2025
Science & Industry: PhD Admissions Open at ITMO
Pursue groundbreaking science or create technologies and products for VK, Sberbank, Gazprom Neft, and 30 other major companies? PhD students at ITMO don’t have to choose – they can try themselves as both scientists and technology leaders during their studies. Read on to learn all about PhD at ITMO this year.
17.06.2025
Device for High-Accuracy Cell Experiments Developed at ITMO
ITMO’s portable mini lab now has a new device that combines two methods for studying substances: atomic-force microscopy and Raman spectroscopy. With the device, it’s possible to study the properties of materials and cells; its application will accelerate the development of biomaterials by making microbiological experiments more accurate. Now, the mini lab is used for growing cell cultures, developing databases, and developing cells and organs.
16.06.2025
ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #81
From cancer treatments and antibiotic-boosting nanoparticles to quirky inventions and newest science art ventures – here is what’s been happening in the world of science at ITMO University these first weeks of June.
16.06.2025
City of Superlatives: Quietest Spots in St. Petersburg
As we continue exploring our city through extremes in the dedicated series, we decided to turn to something unexpected: St. Pete’s quietest places. Where do you go when you need some calm among life’s many storms? Read on to add some pins to your map.
13.06.2025
Student Spotlight: Sinem Aygün, Türkiye
When she came to St. Petersburg, Sinem knew she was signing up for more than just Russian language lessons – she was stepping into a whole new rhythm of life. Currently a student of the Foundation Program, Sinem is not only preparing to begin her Bachelor's in software engineering at ITMO, but also embracing a new lifestyle. In this interview, she shares how her study-abroad experience has helped her grow, both as a student and an individual.
12.06.2025
ITMO Among Leaders of I Am a Professional Competition
The 8th season of the I Am a Professional student competition has recently wrapped up, revealing that ITMO is once again at the top of the list of participating universities. Improving upon the results of last year, 13 ITMO students have earned the latest competition’s medals, while 120 more featured as runners-up.
11.06.2025
ITMO and Friends of St. Petersburg Project Restore Lost Paintings with AI
Recently, ITMO curated a project on AI-assisted restoration of historic panels at the Catherine Palace in Tsarskoe Selo. The restoration workshop was organized by the Friends of St. Petersburg project with technological support from Yandex Cloud. 37 local students, including 14 young professionals from ITMO, took part in the workshop: using neural networks, they created images that will be used during restoration works at the palace.
11.06.2025
New City, New Job, Better Salary: ITMO Master’s Student Shares Her Experience
According to a study by HSE University, many students expect more opportunities and higher salaries after graduating with their Master’s. Does it happen in reality? We decided to ask our Master’s students. Read on to learn the story of Olga Melnikova who moved to St. Petersburg for a Master’s program at ITMO – and now makes 120,000 rubles instead of 40,000 rubles and develops her own project.
10.06.2025
ITMO Among Top Three Practice-Oriented Universities in Russia
In the ranking by career platform Changellenge >>, ITMO placed third out of 20 Russian universities, ranked by the quality of practical training they provide and second – by the efficiency and quality of education.
09.06.2025