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ITMO Develops Russia’s First Standard for Designing Innovative Research and Educational Centers
ITMO University has recently developed the GREEN ZOOM UNIVERSITIES standard for innovative R&D centers, which can be used as a basis for creating high-end research and educational centers. The project has been carried out as part of the Open St. Petersburg small innovative enterprise. GREEN ZOOM UNIVERSITIES is the first standard in Russia that is designed for building innovative research and educational institutions according to the smart city concept and energy-efficient and environmentally friendly construction. ITMO's new research and educational center ITMO Highpark will become the first facility to be built in accordance with the new standard. The project's authors note that in the future, the new solution can be applied when constructing other Russian innovative research and educational institutions.
04.07.2018
IV International Spatial Development Forum: What You Need to Know about Building a Campus
The fourth international spatial development forum was recently held in St. Petersburg at the “Manege” Central Exhibition Hall. The theme of this year’s forum was “iCities: New Codes - New Rules”. The forum’s organizers went from an impersonal discussion of buildings, technology and development programs to the essence of a human-oriented city, based on the principles of citizen engagement and sustainable development, and also the use of smart technologies. The future of Russia’s innovative campuses was also discussed at the forum.
19.06.2018
InnoJam: Students Help Develop Smart Solutions for ITMO’s New Campus
Last week, ITMO University’s Convergent Innovations Center and SAP University Alliances conducted an InnoJam design-thinking session that challenged participants to provide smart, innovative solutions for the organization of flexible educational spaces at ITMO’s new campus. Students from ITMO University, Saint-Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering and St. Petersburg State University of Telecommunications developed app prototypes and concept designs of the future campus’s spaces and interiors.
23.04.2018
Seven Words that Describe ITMO in 2017
It’s been a fantastic year with lots of victories for ITMO University. We love our university and we love how it’s dynamically progressing and advancing to greater heights, even having a mountain peak named after ITMO. The year is coming to an end and to celebrate we want to share with you seven of the hottest words that describe ITMO in 2017.
29.12.2017
St. Petersburg Governor Poltavchenko Elected as ITMO Highpark Chairman of Board
The decision was made during the first session of ITMO Highpark’s Board of Directors. Highpark is a new scientific, educational and innovative center in the south of St. Petersburg. The meeting itself was held on December 20 at ITMO University. Also present at the session was Nikolay Nikiforov, the Russian Minister of Communications and Mass Media. Mr. Nikiforov noted that this project will take the form of a complete ecosystem aimed at supporting research, innovative projects and the quality of life for young specialists.
21.12.2017
ITMO’s 7th International Council Meeting in Arizona
This week, the members of ITMO’s International Council gathered at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ for the 7th International Council meeting. Experts from all over the globe offered their thoughts on the most recent roadmap that was presented before the Project 5-100 International Council last month and contributed their ideas for future plans.
15.11.2017
Prime Minister Medvedev Announces Start of ITMO Highpark Construction
During the “Open Innovations” forum, on October 17, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev announced the start of construction at ITMO University’s new campus in the south of St. Petersburg – JSC "ITMO Highpark". The corresponding directive was published on the website of the Russian government. The joint-stock company "ITMO Highpark", with 100% shares owned by the state, will act as the operator of the largest scientific, educational, innovative and industrial cluster in the south of St. Petersburg.
17.10.2017