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• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: April 16-17, 2022

  It’s time for another installment of our weekly guide to the best events in the city. This week, we have an outdoor celebration, two very different exhibitions, and a market with local goods. Here is all you need to know to have a great weekend.

  13.04.2022

• ITMO Launches New Master’s Program in Design and Development of AI Systems

  ITMO’s Faculty of Software Engineering and Computer Systems has launched a new Master’s program Design and Development of AI Systems. There, students will learn to solve applied problems using existing tools and architectures of neural networks, while also acquiring a deep understanding of methods and technologies needed for AI software systems development. Read on to learn more about the program’s standalone features and the prospects of Master’s students.

  12.04.2022

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #3

  Yet another new Master’s program, fascinating new projects by ITMO students and staff, and a comprehensive guide to reading scientific articles! Here are some of ITMO.NEWS’ top science news of the past two weeks.

  11.04.2022

• ITMO Open Science Rocks Festival Takes Place at Sevkabel

  ITMO University’s festival Open Science Rocks that took place at Sevkabel Port proved that science truly rocks! Throughout the day, both experienced and young scientists, including school and university students, discussed their projects, achievements, and future plans. Read on to find out more.

  08.04.2022

• FAQ: Dealing With Anxiety

  There are many reasons why we might feel anxiety – from global events and crises to exams or our everyday chores. But what are the mechanisms behind it? And are there any experimentally proven ways to overcome anxiety? With these questions, we turned to researchers from ITMO’s Center for Neuroscience in Education, headed by Maxim Likhanov, a participant of ITMO’s Fellowship & Professorship program. The center has recently launched a project aiming to develop and implement techniques that will improve the mental well-being of ITMO students.

  07.04.2022

• ITMO.EduStars Winner Alexander Kapitonov on How to Motivate Students and Make Engineering Interesting

  Alexander Kapitonov started teaching robotics as a PhD student thanks to his experience working at the Presidential Physics and Mathematics Lyceum No. 239. Now, he not only teaches and leads projects, but also heads ITMO’s Faculty of Infocommunication Technologies. Last year, Alexander was one of the winners of the ITMO.EduStars contest. We asked him about his principles in teaching and the tasks of a faculty’s dean. 

  06.04.2022

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: April 9-10, 2022

  Even though you can’t tell it by the weather, spring is in full swing in St. Petersburg. Here is our trusty weekend guide to help you enjoy it no matter the weather.

  06.04.2022

• St. Petersburg Public Transport Reform: QR Tickets and New Routes

  Starting from April 1, the city is implementing a major public transport reform geared towards a safer, more reliable, and more convenient system. What changes can you expect? Read on to find out!

  05.04.2022

• “Don’t Wait Till Someone Notices You” – ITMO Graduate Andrey Guk on Building a Career and Reaching Your Goals

  Andrey Guk started working at OBIT, the federal company behind the biggest free Wi-Fi network in St. Petersburg, as a sales manager, then gradually rising to the positions of business director and CEO. Over the years, together with his team he brought to life many ambitious projects, including making Peterhof the first public park in Europe to offer free internet access to its visitors. We asked him what’s behind his success and how to make smart career decisions – read on, to find out his answers. 

  04.04.2022

• Do Crises Equal New Opportunities? Tech Entrepreneurs on Developing IT and Business in Russia

  Over the past month Russian companies had to face unprecedented changes. How do they adapt to this new reality? Where can they find opportunities? And what skills will be in-demand on the market? ITMO University and Digital Dolina educational community launched a series of meetups for researchers and entrepreneurs who decided to stay in Russia to develop science and business.  Tech entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors shared their expertise at the first meetup of the series on March 31. 

  01.04.2022