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• ITMO.EduStars Winner and ICPC Star Coach Andrey Stankevich on Finding His Calling

  Andrey Stankevich got into programming when he was still in school; in the 90s, before he even had his own computer, he already read computer science books and took computer classes. As a student at ITMO, he twice became the winner of ICPC, the world’s most prestigious programming competition. After graduating and becoming a lecturer, he took up coaching. Under his leadership, ITMO University’s team became the world’s only seven-time ICPC champion. We spoke to Andrey to find out about the differences between academic teaching and coaching, getting students to engage with complex topics, and why teaching is more than a vocation.

  18.04.2022

• ITMO Team Shines at SPbSUT Competition in Information Security

  ITMO University’s students claimed first place in a cybersecurity contest organized by St. Petersburg State University of Telecommunications (SPbSUT). All in all, 26 teams from the Northwestern Federal District participated in the competition. Having scored 96 out of 100, the ITMO team is now to compete at the national competition OpenBonch 2022 planned for this fall.

  13.04.2022

• ITMO Exchange Expert Yulia Shik on How to Study Abroad in Four Countries

  The academic exchange competition for ITMO Bachelor’s/Specialist’s (starting from their second year of studies) and Master’s students is still on and will be running until February 17. Learn more about the selection process, the best study abroad destinations, and what to expect from your exchange from Yulia Shik, a manager at ITMO’s International Educational Programs Office and an ITMO graduate, who has been on exchange four times during her studies.  

  14.02.2022

• How to Get Into ITMO Without Exams: Mega Contest for Bachelor’s Students and Recent Graduates

  Till February 1, 2022, current Bachelor’s students and 2020/2021 graduates can apply for the Mega Contest and win a chance to study at ITMO University without having to take any entrance exams. The competition offers 13 various tracks. Participants can try their hand at one or more fields. Read on to learn what to expect from the contest and how to prepare for the tasks.

  28.12.2021

• I Am a Professional: Tips From Former Winner of Programming & IT Track

  The fifth season of the I am a Professional contest welcomed more than 600,000 students from all over Russia. This year’s participants have already embarked on the tasks of the qualifying round. The ongoing competition offers 72 tracks, with Programming & IT organized by ITMO being the most popular one among students in St. Petersburg. Read on to learn the success story of last year’s winner in the track.

  17.12.2021

• Results of ITMO's 2030 Open Call for Projects

  ITMO University is happy to announce the results of the open call for projects held as part of the 2030 Development Strategy. All in all, the university received 141 applications in four categories. Out of 57 projects approved for open defense, 36 have been chosen by the expert board as the winners.

  14.12.2021

• I Am a Professional: Tips from Former Winners of Robotics Track

  I Am a Professional is a national competition for students of all fields – from humanities to engineering. Winners receive diplomas, as well as advantages when enrolling into Master’s and PhD programs, monetary prizes, and internship opportunities at major Russian companies. This year, ITMO is organizing three core tracks in partnership with Sberbank: Robotics, Programming & IT, and Information & Cyber Security, as well as a corporate track titled Technological Entrepreneurship in collaboration with VEEROUTE. We talked to the winners of last year’s Robotics track and asked them about the best ways to prepare for the contest and the importance of not underestimating your strengths.  

  09.12.2021

• ITMO Edu Awards 2022: ITMO University’s Award for Achievements in Education

  ITMO University is happy to announce the comeback of the series of events aimed at raising the status of the university’s academic staff and nominating the best lecturers and mentors.

  07.12.2021

• ITMO Students Receive 2.5 Million Rubles Grant for University Development

  On November 27-29, the Sirius Park of Science and Art hosted the final round of the Tvoy Hod (“Your Move” – Ed.) competition.  ITMO University received a 2.5 million rubles grant for having the greatest number of participants who made it to the finals. ITMO.NEWS talked to the finalists to learn more about their projects.

  02.12.2021

• Applications Are Now Closed for Open Calls Within the Framework of ITMO’s 2030 Development Strategy

  140 projects, 21 days, and 4 categories – now, we’re ready to move on to the next stage!

  26.11.2021