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• The Results of ITMO’s First Large-Scale Study of Quality of Life in Academia

  …good, or great, however, only 18% of them proved to have good health. Such a low result is mainly down to the presence of depression, anxiety, chronic pain, or other physical discomfort (53% of people surveyed complained about periodic pain).  The great majority of participants (84%) are completely satisfied with their lives and 65% consider themselves happy, wher…

  15.12.2022

• Evolution Responsible? ITMO Researchers Identify Evolutionary Adaptations Connected To Autoimmune Diseases and Allergies

  …ists most likely activate the genes in response to viruses and bacteria. Last but not least, the scientists identified the cells and tissues in the immune system where the discovered nucleotide variants activate their functions. For instance, in case of autoimmune thyroiditis it’s B lymphocytes, T lymphocytes, and regulatory T lymphocytes, on the surface of which …

  14.12.2022

• Get to know ITMO’s Russian Language Teachers

  …en the window in the winter. I freeze, but they don’t. Oksana Kolegova, Foreign Language Training Center What new things about the Russian language have you discovered through teaching it? The limitlessness of Russian word formation. I had never really thought about it before, just how often we use diminutive suffixes. On the first day of winter, I…

  13.12.2022

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #20

  …elated to the questions we get the most: is it possible to study in English? How are studies organized? How do you find a supervisor? How much does it cost? And so many more. Discover answers to all these questions with the link below. Read more Soft skills for scientists Having started out as a researcher himself, ITMO Fellowship Program participant Christo…

  12.12.2022

• Spelling a Story Bit by Bit: How To Get Into Data Journalism

  …can you learn the trade? Since 2016 the Higher School of Economics has been training data journalists within the first topical Master’s program in Russia. However, you can discover your knack for the field much quicker – at topical hackathons. One such event is the national ScienceMedia hackathon, held annually by ITMO’s student media Megabyte since 2019. Havin…

  09.12.2022

• Researchers Explain: All About Carbon Dots And Their Medical Applications

  …Contents: What are carbon dots? How were they discovered? How do they work and why do they produce light? Why are carbon dots an interesting research object? Do they have any medical applications? How else can they be used? How are they synthesized? What studies are conducted in the field What are carbon dots? They are carbon nanomat…

  08.12.2022

• Sociologists Answer: Are Researchers Happy?

  …f whom took part in a similar study in 2021.  Sociologists noticed a striking pattern: in 2021, people started to trust science more yet lost their appetite for scientific discoveries. This correlates with the results of a survey by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center, according to which 89% of Russians say they are interested in science yet only 18% of the…

  08.12.2022

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: December 10-11, 2022

  …sland 150 rubles Among some of the brightest holiday traditions is helping those in need – and at this book sale you will be able to do just that, all while purchasing discounted books. This will be an opportunity to get a present for your bookworm Russian friends or pick up a book to practice your Russian skills from among a wide selection donated by St. Pete…

  07.12.2022

• Esports at ITMO: Join the Community and Play With Your Team

  … train with from among all Russian student teams – this is a close-knit community, so there are chats where you can find such training buddies. Then, they log into our club’s Discord channel, conduct their training session, and record it. This usually constitutes the practical part of the classes. Afterwards, the team gets together and analyzes their latest session (…

  06.12.2022

• Healing & Relaxing: Soviet Resorts in Today’s Russia

  … about even when on vacation, like where to eat and where to go – everything is kind of pre-decided for you, which is quite stress-relieving in the short term.  It was fun discovering this peculiar world of a sanatorium for a week – it kind of felt like spending your school holidays in a camp. I’m no medical expert to discuss the health benefits of said procedures…

  05.12.2022