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ITMO Researcher Calls for Better Support for Young Scientists
…ld via professional development programs. “Additional measures of social support will further facilitate the development of quantum communications, as well as help us retain and attract even more young specialists,” he believes. In response to this proposition, the head of state said that “one can only agree with this” and that young scientists should be…
14.07.2023
The National Library of Russia: The Hogwarts of St. Petersburg
…Library of Russia (NLR) was founded in 1795 by Catherine II, who strived to follow the ideas of the Enlightenment. As one of the first public libraries in the country – and certainly the first of this scale – it was meant to support any and all on their quest for knowledge. Now listed among the world’s biggest libraries, the NLR still resides in one of its original b…
14.07.2023
From Wet Labs to Omics Studies: A Biologist’s Path Towards His Dream Career
…e decided to participate in more schools in the future. What was the selection process like? I had to submit a letter of motivation and complete a test task which contained problems similar to the ones we later studied at the school. I didn’t solve all of them, but I got in. There were about 20 participants in total. Did you get to apply what you’d learn…
11.07.2023
Russian Higher Education System and the Red Diploma: Everything You Need To Know as an International Student
…s who have excelled in their studies and demonstrated exceptional academic performance. It is, simply put, the equivalent of an honors diploma or a magna cum laude title. To obtain one, you must have a grade average of 4.75 or higher, get an “excellent” on your thesis defense, and have no “satisfactory” (also known as 3 or C) grades. To learn how the Russian grading …
11.07.2023
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ITMO Students Launch Stratospheric Satellite to Find Cure For Osteoporosis
…study the issue, the students simulated bone tissue growth in reduced gravity by using a model of the periodic and ordered precipitation of hydroxyapatite (the main mineral contained in bones and teeth). When mixed with other substances (e.g., gelatin and collagen), the mineral forms an insoluble precipitate, better known as a Liesegang ring, which is a common featur…
07.07.2023
A Master's Degree for Career Change: Real-Life Stories from ITMO Graduates
…me to pull off a major change and get into nanotechnology. I was fascinated by the field’s rapid development and technological nature. I didn’t exactly grasp the physics of certain phenomena, like lasers, sensors, or screens – and I wanted to figure that out. To do so, I enrolled into ITMO’s Advanced Quantum and Nanophotonic Systems (then-Nanophotonics and Metamateri…
06.07.2023
Student Spotlight: George Jbeil, Syria
…hobbies? One of my hobbies is drawing with pencils and colors and sometimes with charcoal. I love making sketches. Do you like sports? Yes, I often hit the gym to maintain my fitness. Sometimes I play ping pong, basketball, or volleyball, too. Any advice that you would like to give to future ITMO students from Syria? Carefully select the program you wa…
06.07.2023
ITMO Graduates to Receive Digital Diplomas and Personalized NFTs
…tive and the head of ITMO’s Office for Support of Educational Programs. In order to present a full picture of each graduate’s various achievements, the digital diploma contains the following information: latest degree (qualification, educational program, specialization, and number of state-issued diploma); previous degrees, if ob…
05.07.2023
This Weekend in St. Petersburg: July 8-9, 2023
…lly festival is back with an even greater choice of foods and drinks, including authentic national cuisines of the American South, Asia, or the Caucasus, and a fun-packed entertainment program with cookery demonstrations and workshops from celebrity chefs, stand-up comedy, and even a live music concert on the roof. Intelligent Flea Market July 8-9, 12-9 pm …
05.07.2023