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• First Stone Laid at ITMO Highpark Construction Site

  On August 30, Valery Falkov, the Minister of Science and Higher Education, Alexander Beglov, the Governor of St. Petersburg, and Vladimir Vasilyev, the Rector of ITMO University, laid the first stone to mark the start of the construction of ITMO Highpark. During the ceremony, a robot manipulator placed an AI-generated message from students, researchers, and lecturers into the grounds of the future world-class research, education, and innovation center.

  30.08.2023

• How To Get Back to the Grind After Vacation: Advice From a Psychologist

  If you find it hard to adjust after a vacation, rest easy – you’re not alone. As it turns out, over 50% of Russians report feeling depressed after their vacation comes to an end. In this article, Elena Karpova, a PhD in psychology and lecturer at ITMO’s Institute of International Development and Partnership, explains how to bounce back from post-holiday blues.

  29.08.2023

• ITMO Hosts First-Ever METANANO Summer School in China

  The METANANO Summer School on Nanophotonics and Advanced Materials recently wrapped up in Qingdao, China. A hundred researchers from Russia, China, Israel, Australia, Switzerland, and other countries spent three days discussing laser technologies for perovskite nanocoatings, multifunctional materials for thermal regulation, and other topics. Among the results of the school are agreements for exchange of students and researchers between the world’s leading universities. Find out more about the school from our article below. 

  24.08.2023

• Student Spotlight: Affandy Fahrizain, Indonesia

  Meet Affandy, a recent graduate of ITMO’s Big Data and Machine Learning program, who comes from the vibrant archipelago of Indonesia. In this interview, he takes us on a captivating voyage through his experiences, sharing the highs and lows of his life in St. Petersburg, his hobbies, and a glimpse into the enchanting traditions of his homeland. Read on!

  24.08.2023

• Highlights of ITMO’s Open School for Latin American Students

  ITMO University has conducted its first-ever interdisciplinary online school for students from Latin America. Over the course of five days, 350 participants enjoyed lectures by the university’s experts on chemoinformatics, robotics, information security and technologies, as well as machine learning. In the future, school participants will be able to continue their studies at the university as part of Master’s programs, academic mobility programs, or other educational initiatives.

  23.08.2023

• This Week in St. Petersburg: August 24-30, 2023

  A very festival-rich week is ahead – the stars are aligning to help you get the most out of the last weekend of August and end this summer on a glorious high! Here is the full program:

  23.08.2023

• Navigating the Russian Higher Education System: A Comprehensive Overview

  Russia boasts a rich history of educational excellence, dating back to the establishment of its first university in 1724. Today, the Russian higher education system continues to train skilled professionals and innovative thinkers in many diverse disciplines. This article delves into the stages of education within the Russian higher education system, including Bachelor's, Master's, and Specialist’s programs. 

  22.08.2023

• ITMO Scientists Suggest New Synthesis Method For Nanoparticles Used in Cancer Treatment and Diagnostics

  Researchers from ITMO’s ChemBio Cluster have suggested a new way of synthesizing magnetic nanoparticles for cancer treatment and diagnostics. Thanks to machine learning at the core of the new approach, the scientists can quickly select the properties of nanoparticles for efficient MRI diagnostics and hyperthermia treatment. With the new method, the synthesis of a single nanoparticle takes just a few seconds – compared to the hours required in the conventional experimental approach. The method was described in a paper published in Small.

  18.08.2023

• ITMO's 2023 Master's Admissions Campaign Results

  ITMO University has summarized the interim results of the admissions campaign for Master's programs in 2023. The university saw a 20% rise over last year in the number of students applying for tuition-free positions, with a total of 13,000 applications received. ITMO’s joint programs with industry leaders were the biggest hit among the applicants – the competition reaching 14 people per position for the one co-created with Yandex.

  18.08.2023

• ITMO Team Takes Gold at RobotChallenge 2023 in China

  The team of ITMO’s Youth Robotics Lab reigned supreme at the international RobotChallenge 2023 that was recently held in China. Robert Robotecky, the celebrated robot musician, startled the jury with his performance of several musical pieces on the concertina – while balancing on a gyro scooter.

  14.08.2023