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• Speak Like a Russian: Zoomer Lingo

  In order to really feel like you’re a part of the conversation, just knowing the language isn’t always enough. If you’re learning Russian, one of the puzzling parts of talking to locals will be slang – such as the kind used by the youngest of your peers at university. Luckily, internet culture has made these terms more universal, and many may be intuitively understood by many English speakers; however, there are some notable – and often fascinating – differences. 

  28.10.2024

• Higher, Faster, Stronger: How AI Makes Robots Smarter and More Efficient

  According to Statista, the global AI robotics market will reach $17 billion in 2024 and will keep growing by 24% annually. Today, robots deliver packages, conduct geological surveys, and entertain visitors of parks and exhibitions – however, that’s not the limit of their abilities. In this article, we get into the technologies at the intersection of AI and robotics, as well as the research done in this field at ITMO, with Prof. Ivan Borisov, a researcher at ITMO’s International Laboratory of Biomechatronics and Energy-Efficient Robotics (BE2R Lab).

  28.10.2024

• In a New Light: Designing Lighting for Architectural Monuments

  Light doesn't just help us see in the darkness – it also adds a unique feel to any environment. This makes it invaluable to architects and lighting designers. Whereas with modern spaces, their task is straightforward, it’s less clear when it comes to working with historic architecture. How can lighting make it more relevant? And what can lighting designers learn from film directors? These were the topics of discussions at the international forum Light for Humans. Read on for the event’s keynotes.

  25.10.2024

• This Week in St. Petersburg: October 24-30, 2024

  With the remaining golden leaves, the wind blows away the last days of October. This is the perfect time for moody walks in the city’s parks (we know a few) – as well as all kinds of events on offer in the city. Here’s your weekly list:

  23.10.2024

• Spicy Food Guide to St. Petersburg

  In our interviews, one of the most common challenges our students share about studying in Russia isn’t the weather, or the paperwork, or the language – no, it’s the lack of spiciness in local food! Indeed, Russian cuisine, though full of delectable dishes, isn’t known for being particularly hot. But luckily, St. Petersburg is a foodie’s paradise and there are plenty of spots in town that’ll satisfy your thirst for high-Scoville treats.

  22.10.2024

• ITMO Wins Digital TOP Award in Education

  ITMO University was honored at the recent Digital TOP awards in the category Education for the launch of its Laboratory for Applied Digital Chemistry. At the lab, school and university students develop IT tools that can contribute to the development of new medical products and microelectronic devices. 

  22.10.2024

• (Not) A Serious Discussion: Humor as a Tool To Promote Science

  Laughter doesn't only increase longevity but also promotes science; it also helps achieve breakthroughs and make learning stick, as believed by scientists and lecturers. How and why should we use comedy in science and education? Do physicists crack good jokes? And how many “grams” of laughter should there be in a scientific joke? Here's a special guide we compiled based on the recent Noble Talk by Andrey Sebrant, the strategic marketing director at Yandex, and Yakov Somov, a co-founder of Lectorium.

  21.10.2024

• What Shapes Reality: New Screen-Centric Exhibition By ITMO’s Art & Science Center

  A self-portrait based on 7,000 YouTube Shorts, a display of vintage CRT TVs, and a clay 3D-printed wasp's nest – these are just some of the works to see at Of Depth and Smoothness: In a Realm of Screens, an exhibition by ITMO’s Art & Science Center and the cultural center Dom Radio.

  15.10.2024

• Studying at a Library: 101

  Need some focus time to finish a project or paper? Consider... the library! Far from just a place that stores books, a library provides just the atmosphere and inspiration for you to finish any task you start. 

  15.10.2024

• Science, Culture, Medicine, and Humor: Noble Talks by ITMO Kick Off in St. Petersburg

  ITMO’s Center for Science Communication has launched a series of free pop-science lectures titled Noble Talks at New Holland Island. Here, scientists, medical specialists, artists, and tech experts will discuss scientific, medical, and technological breakthroughs in the wake of the 2024 Nobel Week and analyze trends from different perspectives.

  14.10.2024