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• ITMO Researchers Solve Mystery of Ultrafine Plasmonic Particles

  Researchers from ITMO University and the Krasnoyarsk Science Center of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SB RAS) have advanced the theory of light absorption in ultrafine plasmonic nanoparticles. This breakthrough enhances our understanding of nanomaterials' behavior, improves techniques for targeting and destroying cancer cells, and opens up avenues to new areas of research, including quantum plasmonics. The findings were published in Nanophotonics.

  12.12.2024

• New Composite for Ultrafast Durable Sensors Developed at ITMO

  Researchers from ITMO and Almazov National Medical Research Centre have created a new metal-organic framework-based material that can be used to make fast-acting, durable sensors for detecting water and toxic molecules. The structure, described in an article in Materials Horizons, can instantaneously detect changes in humidity and identify dimethylformamide, a dangerous compound often used in production. 

  10.12.2024

• ITMO.NEWS Ultimate Gift Guide

  Struggling to pick out the perfect gift for a friend or family member? Well, you’re in luck – the stress is over because you have now opened ITMO.NEWS’ ultimate gift guide! Pinky promise, this year you’re going to have the smoothest holiday shopping experience. Let’s dive in!

  10.12.2024

• No Entrance Exams: Applications Open for Mega School

  Applications for the third season of Mega School are now open. Over the course of three days, participants will attend lectures and work on projects along with the university’s experts; the most successful students will get the chance to enroll at ITMO University without entrance exams. Below you’ll find all about the school's requirements and this season’s updates.

  10.12.2024

• Best in Russia: ITMO Among Top Three Universities for Software Developers

  In a 2024 ranking that evaluates universities by the quality of training they provide for IT professionals, ITMO landed in second place. The ranking is based on the points awarded to each university by employers from more than 300 software companies. 

  06.12.2024

• AI Interview Assistants, Ozone for Food Storage, and “Baked” Packaging: What Are ITMO Accelerator Graduates Up to Now?

  ITMO Accelerator mentors young entrepreneurs and launches over 100 startups presented at Demo Day each year, helping would-be founders in taking their projects from concepts to first sales. Startups continue to flourish beyond the program: they earn accolades, receive offers from investors, and make their debut on the global scene. Read on to discover more about the successes of ITMO Accelerators’s graduates.

  05.12.2024

• ITMO – Best Intellectual University in Russia

  ITMO University has made it on the list of laureates and winners of IP RUSSIA AWARDS 2024 – an intellectual property (IP) competition in Russia. The university has been honored with the award for the third year in a row, this time leading the category Top Intellectual University.

  05.12.2024

• Student Spotlight: Dorsa Abbasi, Iran

  Dorsa’s move to Russia brought her more than just academic opportunities. From an unexpected encounter with a fellow passenger to the welcoming faces of teachers and peers at ITMO, her experience underscores the surprising ways culture and generosity can cross borders. 

  05.12.2024

• ITMO Students Develop AI Model to Detect Car Malfunctions

  Daria Ledneva and Timur Ionov, students of ITMO’s Institute of Applied Computer Science, became winners in the Artificial Intelligence and Data Analysis Olympiad (AIDAO) organized by Yandex Education and HSE University. Their team, AI Capybara, suggested an AI model that detects car malfunctions – a solution that drew the interest of the ridesharing service Yandex Taxi (Yandex Go).

  04.12.2024

• This Week in St. Petersburg: December 5-11, 2024

  It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – the first snow, the holiday decorations on Nevsky Prospekt, and even the sun has made an appearance! Time to experience all the winter joys, plus our usual cultural program, featuring exhibitions, movie screenings, and music for all. Enjoy!

  04.12.2024