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• Russian Science Day: ITMO’s Young Researchers Share Their Visions of the Future

  Since 1999, February 8 has been celebrated as the Day of Russian Science. Every year, thousands of scientists, postgrads, and even young budding researchers contribute to its development. On this occasion, we’ve spoken to a few such rising stars – yesterday, they were still in high school, but today they’re ITMO students and scholars of physics, chemistry, and IT. In this story, they talk about their academic paths, first successes, dreams, and the future that they’re shaping today.

  08.02.2025

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup: 2024 in Review

  With 2024 all wrapped up, we’re geared up and ready to go for yet another year of breakthroughs and discoveries. But before we venture forth into 2025, let’s take a look at ITMO’s top scientific achievements of the year.

  13.01.2025

• ITMO in 2024: Highlights of the Year

  Caught up in the rich kaleidoscope of discoveries, interviews, and events at ITMO, we almost didn't notice that the year is almost over! So, let’s settle in, pour a mug of something warm, and reminisce on the key moments of the passing year.

  26.12.2024

• Frontier Research: ITMO to Support 11 New Projects Within Federal Program Priority 2030

  11 teams were named winners in the open call for projects held within ITMO’s 2030 Development Strategy. Among them are projects on flexible optical sensors for health monitoring, new treatments and materials, as well as development of complex engineering solutions. Depending on the track, the winners will receive up to 20 million rubles to develop their projects, as well as access to the expertise, staff, and infrastructure of ITMO and its partners. Learn more about the open call and the selected teams in this article.

  25.11.2024

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #68

  Only two things in life are certain – death and taxes; or so the saying goes. We say there’s three – there’s also our bi-weekly science new digest! In today’s installment: the tenth anniversary of ITMO Fellowship, a novel way to keep foods safe and sound, and mind-blowing AR solutions.

  18.11.2024

• Student Research Association: What It Is and Why You Should Join

  How do you find a supervisor? Which journal do you choose for your paper? How do you fill out a scholarship application? You’ll find the answers to your questions at ITMO’s Student Research Association (SRA). It's not just a group of science enthusiasts, but a full-fledged support service for young researchers – complete with curators from among ITMO faculty, scientific databases, and business partners. Learn all about the SRA and how to join it in this article.

  14.11.2024

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #67

  Days are growing noticeably shorter – which just means there’s even more time to sit by lamplight and check out all the latest science updates from ITMO.NEWS! In our latest digest, we’ve got: a promising solution to the issue of access to clean water, insights into plant-based compounds, St. Petersburg’s new science merch, and much more!

  04.11.2024

• (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

• Science Through Generations: Notes from Young Professionals Conference at ITMO

  ITMO University hosted the third international conference Young Professionals, which drew over 300 participants from Russia, Italy, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, and other countries. The conference included a presentation of young specialists’ projects, an announcement of the results of the Top Young Professionals contest winners, and an awards ceremony for the best popular science reports.

  11.10.2024

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #65

  October is here, which means it’s harvest time! In our case, that means a fruitful batch of news stories, ranging from research breakthroughs and public science projects to great academic opportunities. Grab your basket and have a look!

  07.10.2024