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• Student Spotlight: Jorge J. Sosa Briseño, Mexico

  Jorge isn’t your typical data science student. Born and raised in Mexico, with a background in industrial physics, he came to ITMO looking for more than just technical skills. He came searching for meaning! For him, big data and machine learning aren’t just tools; they’re a way to make sense of the world, to find patterns in the noise. In St. Petersburg, Jorge has found not only a place to study, but also a community, friendships, and a new way of seeing himself. Read on.

  04.09.2025

• Back to School Guide: Ring in the Academic Year

  It’s September, which means all students are about to go back to class for some much-awaited new knowledge, homework sessions with their groupmates, and lots of new opportunities within and outside the university! We know this time can be quite nerve-wrecking, so we’ve decided to take some pressure off of your shoulders with this comprehensive back-to-school guide. Enjoy and happy learning!

  02.09.2025

• Student Spotlight: Muhammad-Bilal Muhiuddin, Pakistan

  When Muhammad-Bilal left Pakistan for St. Petersburg, he brought with him a restless curiosity about how things work and how they can work better. Now a Master’s student in automation and control at ITMO, Muhammad-Bilal has found himself in a city that feels both historic and futuristic, where he can dive into research projects while also wandering around Nevsky Prospekt with his friends, soaking in the architecture and flavors of his new home. For him, studying abroad isn’t just about mastering new concepts; it’s about learning patience, resilience, and how to build a life that blends passion for technology with everyday joy.

  28.08.2025

• 1,000+ Participants From 37 Countries: ITMO Hosts Its First International School in AI and Gamedev

  Disruptive Unicorn Lab (DU Lab), an international online summer school by ITMO University, drew over 1,100 students from Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe, and the CIS countries. Within two weeks, participants generated ideas for technological startups, studied the fundamentals of gamedev and business logic, learned how to apply AI for products, prepared their applications for international accelerators, and looked into the work of international startup ecosystems. Among the school’s mentors were experts from China, Thailand, the Philippines, Brazil, Peru, Argentina, and other countries.

  27.08.2025

• Student Spotlight: Moayad Terro, Syria

  When we last spoke to Moayad Terro, he was a cybersecurity Master’s student at ITMO. Fast-forward a few years, and he’s now a PhD student, an honors diploma holder, and is rubbing shoulders with over 100 cybersecurity engineers from 22 countries at Moscow’s Positive Hack Camp. From ethical hacking to hunting vulnerabilities with AI, Moayad is applying his ambition and curiosity on a path from the classroom to the global stage.

  21.08.2025

• ITMO Team Takes Gold at RobotChallenge 2025

  The team of ITMO’s Youth Robotics Lab became the winner of the international RobotChallenge 2025 – their robotic saxophonist Fantastic Robby Brown became the best in the creative category FreeStyle Senior. This year’s RobotChallenge in Beijing brought together over 5,000 participants from 42 countries.

  19.08.2025

• Student Spotlight: Anna Naumchik, Belarus

  At first glance, business informatics is all spreadsheets and algorithms, but for Anna, it’s also a canvas for creativity. When she isn’t analyzing data, she’s organizing cultural events, running in one of St. Petersburg’s parks, or capturing the city’s magic on film. In today’s interview, Anna shares how she blends logic with artistry, why cultural exchange matters, and the little traditions that keep her connected to home.

  14.08.2025

• Student Spotlight: Iqra Shafiq, Pakistan

  In a world where food is as much about science as it is about culture, Iqra Shafiq is bridging the gap. Originally from Pakistan, where culinary traditions run deep, Iqra came to ITMO to learn how food biotechnology can solve global challenges like nutrition, safety, and sustainability. In this interview, she reflects on what drew her to this field, how her time in Russia has shaped her thinking, and what she hopes to cook up for the future, both in and out of the lab!

  07.08.2025

• Student Spotlight: Akib Nassir, Nigeria

  Akib Nassir doesn’t just study how cities work – he wants to know how they can work better. Hailing from Nigeria, where urban challenges are a part of daily life, Akib now finds himself in St. Petersburg, pursuing a Master’s in digital urban studies at ITMO University. In a conversation with ITMO.NEWS, he reflects on what cities can teach us, the quiet beauty of public transport etiquette, and how data can shape the future of African urban spaces.

  31.07.2025

• Student Spotlight: Bui Dinh Khai Nguyen, Vietnam

  When Bui Dinh Khai Nguyen walked across the stage on graduation day, it wasn’t just the end of an academic journey – for him, it was a full-circle moment, the kind that leaves your heart full and your mind racing. From toying with the idea of intelligent machines to co-leading a cultural festival that united students from across the world, Nguyen's time at ITMO was anything but ordinary.

  24.07.2025