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• 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

• Learn to Grow Your Business While Caring for the Planet at ITMO

  Sustainable Development and Environmental Management is a new Master’s program that’s just launched at ITMO. There, you’ll get to learn to implement green technologies in production and develop sustainable business strategies that account for not only generating income but also the effect on society and environment. Created in collaboration with industrial partners, this program is oriented towards solving actual challenges that companies are facing today. Read on to learn more.

  17.05.2024

• ITMO Scientists Breed High-Protein Fly Larvae for Use as Cattle Feed

  Researchers at ITMO University have suggested a technology for controlled breeding of high-protein black soldier fly larvae that includes specially selected breeding conditions and food waste substrate with a high protein content. Apart from decreasing the amount of organic waste, the new technology will help create an alternative non-plant-based protein source for feeding cattle.

  11.03.2024

• Over the Hills: ITMO Students Complete Two-Week Trek of the Russian Far East

  The summer is a great time to not only rest, but also acquire new knowledge and gain some unforgettable experiences. This was definitely the case for a group of students from ITMO’s Faculty of Ecotechnology who went on an expedition into the Bastak Nature Reserve. Using a variety of methods – GIS, drone survey, and more – they assessed the state of the reserve’s bodies of water, soil, and flora. Read on to learn about the diverse nature of the Russian Far East, the region’s low hills, the meadows, and the swamps – as well as the expedition team’s findings.

  09.08.2022

• ITMO University Presents Projects on Ecology of Big City and Baltic Sea Day International Forums

  The forums displayed two ITMO projects: “Business in biotechnology and circular economy” and “Pskov power station as the center of ecotechnologies and industrial symbiosis in Russia”.

  07.04.2021