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• Home of Future Leaders: ITMO’s Advanced Engineering School Opens New Site

  On November 1, one of the university’s buildings at Lomonosova St. 9 was officially reopened after renovation. Its seven labs, two coworking spaces, and the office of ITMO’s Advanced Engineering School are already available to students and staff. The building will serve as a venue for research and joint projects with the school’s partners. At the official opening ceremony, it was also announced that the school will be the first Advanced Engineering School in Russia to have its own endowment fund.

  02.11.2024

• New Technology for Drug- and Enzyme-Delivery Fluorescent Microparticles Suggested at ITMO

  Researchers from ITMO, St. Petersburg Academic University and the Institute for Analytical Instrumentation of the RAS have developed a technology for producing fluorescent microparticles with nanocrystals based on silver, indium, and sulfur. Compared to traditional organic pigments, such particles are less toxic and more resistant to laser radiation. These can be used in biomedicine to visualize blood vessels from the inside, determine the blood flow, and as carriers of treatments and enzymes. The results of the study are published in ACS Omega.

  01.11.2024

• Three ITMO Researchers Win Yandex ML Prize

  Recently, the Russian tech giant Yandex announced the results of its annual Yandex ML Prize, an award for researchers who contribute to the development of machine learning and train new talents in the field. This year, 14 researchers were honored with the award, including three from ITMO University. All winners will receive awards ranging from 500,000 to 1 million rubles. Learn more about the laureates from ITMO in this ITMO.NEWS story.

  31.10.2024

• Not Just Sphinxes and the Hermitage: Scientific Symbol of St. Petersburg Selected

  The results of the project school in scientific souvenirs’ design in St. Petersburg have been announced. Participants of the school worked on their logos and souvenirs to be recognized as the city’s new scientific symbols, alongside its signature landmarks. Winners received monetary prizes, as well as an opportunity to release their own limited-edition merch. The contest was held by ITMO’s Center for Science Communication, with support from St. Petersburg's Foundation for Support of Innovations and Youth Initiatives.

  31.10.2024

• ITMO Students to Apply Generative AI in Territorial Development Modeling

  ITMO University has partnered with Rocket Group, the developer and integrator of the rTIM AI-based territory modeling platform, to create an educational module on genAI applications in spatial development. The new module will be implemented as part of the course Data Analysis and Modeling in Urban Studies.

  30.10.2024

• Always in Fashion: Russian Tea Culture and Top Spots in St. Petersburg

  With St. Pete’s abundance of coffee shops at every corner, it can be easy to forget about the other beverage that plays a huge role in the life of every Russian – tea! Most of us grew up drinking it at our grandparents' or at family gatherings, and, as it turns out, this is part of a long-standing tradition. So, grab that cuppa and let’s unpack yet another layer of Russian culture together. 

  29.10.2024

• 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