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• Scientific St. Petersburg: See a Different Side to the City

  St. Petersburg isn’t just about the Palace Square, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, sphynxes, buns, and shawarma (the things it’s commonly associated with in Russia). It’s here that the Russian Academy of Sciences was founded and where the great Russian researchers, from Lomonosov and Mendeleev to Pavlov and Vavilov made their contributions to science. These days, the city is still a magnet for students and young scientists. In October, visitors and locals will get to explore St. Petersburg as a research city thanks to a new project by ITMO’s Center for Science Communication, developed with support from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. 

  01.10.2024

• Vegetarian's Guide to Thriving in St. Petersburg

  Happy World Vegetarian Day! To honor the occasion, we’ve compiled a guide for anyone and everyone wishing to stay plant-based in one of Russia’s most vegetarian-friendly cities!

  01.10.2024

• Digital (Un)Accessibility: How to Make Websites and Social Media Convenient for All

  According to the WHO, there are 430 million hearing impaired and over 2.2 billion visually impaired individuals on the planet. They rely on various tools to navigate the world, including online space. How can digital resources be made more convenient for people with disabilities, who develops such tools, and where can you learn to become such an expert? Learn from Alyona Dzhumagulova, an engineer and lecturer at ITMO’s Center for Usability and Mixed Reality, in this ITMO.NEWS article.

  27.09.2024

• Discovery of the Month: New Games, Comfy Footwear, and More

  Another month, another list of favorites from our editorial team! We spent it diving into new gaming experiences, trying out new fashions, and going old-school. Read on!

  27.09.2024

• ITMO Physicists Twist Electrons for Particle Accelerator Experiments

  Researchers from ITMO University are the first to have found a way to twist electrons with a laser beam, opening up a path towards experiments with twisted electrons in particle colliders – a feat previously considered impossible. The discovery will make it possible to learn more about the structure and behavior of protons and neutrons that make up atom nuclei, as well as look into the nature of quarks, some of the smallest known matter particles. The results of the study are described in a paper published in Physical Review A.

  27.09.2024

• I Am a Professional: Top Student Contest Begins 8th Season

  On September 26, registration opens for the new, eighth, season of the I Am a Professional national student competition. Winners receive prizes of 100,000 to 300,000 rubles, application bonuses, as well as unique internship opportunities at leading Russian companies. Read on for more.

  26.09.2024

• Help the Dark Store: Winners of Hackathon by ITMO and VkusVill Grocery Chain

  100 students from Moscow and St. Petersburg took part in the recent hackathon Help the Dark Store, organized by ITMO and VkusVill, a chain of grocery stores. Over three days, they analyzed the operations of the company’s dark stores to suggest ways to improve product storage, assembly of orders, and stock-taking. The best projects will be implemented at the company.

  26.09.2024

• This Week in St. Petersburg: September 26 - October 2, 2024

  As this uncharacteristically warm September wraps up, we are ready to welcome October with festivals, movie retrospectives, intriguing exhibitions, and stylish new threads. Discover the details below.

  25.09.2024

• ITMO and St. Petersburg School Launch Nanotechnologies Lab

  Lyceum No. 150 in the Kalininsky District of St. Petersburg is now home to the new Nanotechnologies Laboratory, launched in collaboration with ITMO’s International Laboratory “Hybrid Nanostructures for Biomedicine.” At the lab, senior students will have advanced classes in physics, chemistry, and biology, learning to synthesize several types of nanoparticles. Students will then present their work at a summer school at ITMO, with members of the best teams gaining an additional five points to their Unified State Exam scores when applying to the university.

  18.09.2024

• University Applicants Prefer Educational Programs by IT Companies

  The availability of educational programs developed by IT companies is one of the top three criteria for choosing a university among IT applicants – says a recent study by Yandex Education. Most of all when choosing a university, both applicants and their parents care about its support for new students, such as adaptation and mentorship programs and a helpful community. Another factor is high-quality educational programs that equip graduates with relevant skills, as well as experienced teaching staff, including experts from tech companies.

  17.09.2024