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• ITMO Researchers Discover Crystals That Imitate Brain Cell Activity

  Scientists from ITMO University have discovered that when subjected to laser pulses, hybrid crystals behave like neurons in the brain: their reaction to light is analogous to that of neurons to triggers. Such crystals can serve as a basis for devices that work as biological neural networks – thus making it possible to train artificial neural networks more quickly and efficiently. The suggested crystals are made from harmless domestically made materials and are easy to manufacture. The results of the study were described in Communication Materials (part of the Nature journal family).

  14.08.2024

• This Week in St. Petersburg: August 15-21, 2024

  This issue of our regular guide will offer you a choice of exhibitions, markets, and movie screenings to fill up your summer calendar. Let’s dive in!

  14.08.2024

• St. Petersburg Government Approves Design of Sports Complex at ITMO Highpark

  Recently, the Committee on Urban Planning and Architecture of St. Petersburg approved the architectural design of a future sports facility at ITMO Highpark, the university’s new campus located in the Yuzhny satellite city. The related documents are published (link in Russian) on the committee’s website.

  13.08.2024

• Young Urban Scientists Changing Leningrad Oblast: Case of Bolshie Luchki

  Recently, the second season of Summer School in Urban Studies wrapped up in St. Petersburg. Guided by experienced mentors, 40 students from all over the country developed projects for all-encompassing development of the Bolshie Luchki neighborhood of Slantsy, a town in Leningrad Oblast. Among the ideas they suggested were a preventative clinic for employees of the nearby cement plant, eco-paths, a new research center supported by a chemical cluster and more.

  12.08.2024

• New Invention from ITMO: Materials Biodegradability Testing

  ITMO scientists have suggested a system capable of testing materials for biodegradability. Their invention is a multistep installation that can detect the time and exact percentage of decomposition of various samples such as disposable tableware, coffee cups, or plastic bags. In the future, the system may become the foundation for a national biodegradability certification system in Russia.

  09.08.2024

• Success Story: ITMO Student Attracts 10 Million Rubles in Investments for His Startup

  Together with his team, ITMO Master’s student Daniil Maklakov developed an app for diagnostics and control of dental health based on photos. Recently, the startup attracted 10 million rubles from the Voskhod venture fund through DIT Korolev and a business angel. How can toothache turn into a promising project? What steps can you take to win in the SberStudent accelerator and secure millions in funding? Learn from Daniil Maklakov in this interview. 

  06.08.2024

• ITMO Student’s Monthly Budget: 2024 Edition

  What should you expect to spend in a month as a student at ITMO University, St. Petersburg? This summer, we asked our students about their monthly spendings – here are the results of the survey.

  06.08.2024

• Better, Higher, Stronger: First Results of ITMO’s 2024 Admissions Campaign

  ITMO University has published orders of admission to its Bachelor’s and Master’s programs: this year, 1,452 students from 89 Russian regions were admitted to the university on tuition-free basis. 2024 became a record-breaker for ITMO: nearly 18,000 applications were submitted by 8,000 prospective students from all over the country. The number of admitted contest winners also increased: this year, 681 of them enrolled at ITMO – the highest number in St. Petersburg and one of the best in Russia.

  05.08.2024

• ITMO Scientists’ New Machine Learning Model Predicts Nanoparticle Shape and Size

  Researchers from ITMO University have developed a prototype machine learning model that predicts the properties and size of nanoparticles with high accuracy. With the model, it will be possible to conduct fewer experiments when developing new nanomaterials for medical and industrial applications. The authors presented their solution at the international machine learning conference ICML 2024.

  02.08.2024

• Student Spotlight: Abubakr Mustafa, Sudan

  Meet Abubakr Mustafa, a chemical engineering graduate from Sudan whose journey from the arid landscapes of his homeland to the historic streets of St. Petersburg is nothing short of remarkable. His story is a testament to the resilience and curiosity that drive international students to seek knowledge across the globe.

  01.08.2024