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• ITMO University Receives Grant to Fund AI Research Center

  ITMO University’s AI Research Center “Strong AI in Industry” became one of the grant winners in the contest held as part of the federal Artificial Intelligence project. The selection process was conducted by experts of the Analytical Center for the Government of the Russian Federation. The research center will be granted more than 1 billion rubles.

  05.10.2021

• ITMO University in Top Group for Priority 2030

  ITMO University excelled in the Priority 2030 National Program and will be awarded 994 million rubles within the research leadership track as decided by the program board. With this funding, the university can continue to conduct breakthrough research, strengthen human capital, produce high-tech products, and introduce cutting-edge technologies.

  05.10.2021

• 5 Russian TV Theme Songs from the 2000s

  If you ever wondered what kind of shows your Russian millennial friends grew up with, then you are in luck! Here is our list of the top five popular TV shows from the mid-2000s with the most memorable and catchy theme songs. Impress your Russian friends at the next party – or just have fun watching the title sequences!

  04.10.2021

• ITMO Professor Ekaterina Skorb Gets Nikolay Emanuel Memorial Award

  The annual “Academician N. M. Emanuel Memorial” award is given to the most successful Russian and international scientists who work in the field of chemical kinetics, physiochemical biology, biotechnology, and biochemical physics.

  01.10.2021

• Mind-Blowing Research of the Month: Speaking Multiple Languages – Hot or Not?

  Have you ever considered speaking two or even more languages a superpower? Or maybe you would rather call it a burden? If you’ve ever wondered what science has to say on the effects of speaking multiple languages fluently, you are in luck – today we will look into the pros and cons of being multilingual.

  28.09.2021

• ITMO University Hosts METANANO 2021: Poster Sessions in Gather.Town and Even More International Participants

  METANANO is the only conference in Russia that focuses on nanophotonics and metamaterials. It is organized by ITMO’s School of Physics and Engineering and the Mediterranean Institute of Fundamental Physics and annually attracts hundreds of researchers from Europe, Asia, the USA, and Russia. Read on to learn what the conference was like this year and how it is different from classic scientific events.

  27.09.2021

• Song of the Month: September 2021

  Ready to plunge headfirst into the hallmark blues of St. Petersburg autumn or craving some delicious comfort and toe-tapping? We’ve got you covered with our signature song selection of the month! So get ‘em headphones ready.

  24.09.2021

• ITMO Enters QS Graduate Employability Ranking 2022

  ITMO University made it into the QS Graduate Employability Ranking 2022, an annual ranking of universities all over the world. It’s published by Quacquarelli Symonds, one of the leading analytical agencies in the field of higher education. This QS Ranking evaluates the employability of university graduates on the global market.

  23.09.2021

• Vaccination in St. Petersburg: ITMO Staff and Students on Why They Decided to Get Vaccinated

  Russia’s vaccination campaign against COVID-19 was launched on December 15, 2020, when the Russian Ministry of Health approved the Sputnik V vaccine. Since then, a lot of research has been conducted on its safety and efficiency with results published in Nature and The Lancet, and in late August the first international article on the Russian CoviVac vaccine was published in Emerging Microbes & Infections. Researchers from all over the world agree that the only way to end the pandemic is through herd immunity. It means that everyone can contribute if they get vaccinated. ITMO.NEWS asked university staff and students why they decided to get vaccinated and why it’s important to rely on science instead of rumours spread online.

  22.09.2021

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: September 25-26, 2021

  It’s time to make plans for this weekend! And to help you along, here’s our guide to the best things to do in St. Petersburg – from contemporary art exhibitions to charity runs and cinema recommendations. Let’s dive right in! 

  22.09.2021