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This Week in St. Petersburg: March 7-13, 2024
We can barely believe it ourselves, but it seems spring is in full swing: it’s sunny, it’s warm(-ish), and the days are getting longer. This week, thanks to International Women’s Day, we also get a longer weekend, which brings even more opportunities to enjoy the city’s luscious cultural life. Here’s what to put on your calendar:
06.03.2024
The Experiment: Facing My Fears
I asked my colleagues to write a list of potentially scary things I could do – and then tried doing them all in just one day. Did conquering these fears make me fearless? Read on to find out.
05.03.2024
We’ve Done It Again: ITMO in Top-3 of Potanin Scholarship Contest
ITMO is once again among the three universities whose students took the most winning spots at the Vladimir Potanin Scholarship Contest. Overall, 75 Russian universities took part in the event.
05.03.2024
ITMO Solution Prevents Counterfeiting of Glass Products
Researchers from ITMO University have suggested a method of creating colored patterns with an affordable, domestically-produced laser. Compared to others, the new method makes it possible to create smaller separate patterns within a single bigger one, which are harder to forge. The technology, described in an article published in Optics and Laser Technology, will help prevent production of counterfeit glass products, such as medical vials and test tubes.
04.03.2024
Student Video Games and Expert Talks: Highlights of First ITMO.GameDev Day
Over 400 visitors of the recent ITMO.GameDev Day conference tested 18 video and board games created by students of Russian universities while learning more about game development by the industry’s leading experts. The event was organized by ITMO’s Game Development School.
01.03.2024
Map of the Siege: A Project Uniting Besieged Leningrad and Contemporary St. Petersburg
A new project, developed by a team involving ITMO students, delves into the history of Leningrad during its siege in WWII. It’s a digital map of the city with geotags based on diaries kept by locals at that time. Having analyzed over 500 entries, the researchers were able to visualize the life of the city under siege. Using the map, users can look up a particular area of the city or read entries from a specific age group. Learn more about the project and its prospects in this article.
29.02.2024
ITMO Scientists Unveil Algorithm to Predict Properties of Organic Solvents
The staff of ITMO’s Center for AI in Chemistry have designed a free service that predicts properties of organic solvents. These substances find their applications in pharmaceutical, oil, and cosmetics industries. The research behind the algorithm is described in a paper published in Green Chemistry.
28.02.2024
Welcome to ITMO Family: Internships at ITMO Now Available to Students & Staff of Other Universities
ITMO has launched a new project for those who wish to build a career at the university. Participants get to complete a paid internship with the possibility of continuing their employment. Applications are open to students and graduates of universities, colleges, and technical schools.
27.02.2024
New Opportunities at ITMO Accelerator: 400,000-ruble Grants and More Partners
ITMO Accelerator helps young entrepreneurs develop their projects from ideas to first revenue through courses on business strategy and marketing, mentorship, and opportunities to communicate with potential investors. This year, the Accelerator expanded its partner network, adding Uralsib, Investment and Venture Fund of the Republic of Tatarstan, Gazprom Neft, and Netology. Thanks to these partners, participating projects can be reviewed by major players on the market, as well as get a chance for financial support.
26.02.2024
Our Favorite Movie Soundtracks
Sometimes, just one song is enough to take you back to that beloved scene in a movie that you know by heart. Today’s songs article is all about just that – our true jams from the world of cinema.
23.02.2024