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ITMO Hosts 10th Anniversary Session of National Technology Olympiad
Participation in the National Technology Olympiad is not just an opportunity to demonstrate your abilities and enroll in a university-level program without entrance exams – it’s also a chance to build up your career. This March, ITMO hosted the final stages of two tracks of the competition: Intelligent Robotic Systems and Big Data & Machine Learning. We found out which teams brought the best solutions and how the tenth season will be remembered by its participants.
20.03.2025
Comeback of the Year: Quantum Potential Stand-Up Show Returns to Stage in Sochi
What makes scientists cry? Are innovations subjective? What sort of beast is a non-reproducible experiment and how do you tame one? These were the subjects of jokes that filled the air at the ninth Quantum Potential stand-up comedy show. On November 28, members of ITMO’s science stand-up club returned to Sochi as part of the 4th Congress of Young Scientists. What happened next? Read on to find out.
13.12.2024
Inclusion Is the Natural Next Step in Design: UX and UI Trends Discussed at WUD@ITMO 2024
How are inclusive, user-friendly digital services built today? What should be considered when designing user interfaces? And how can one get started with accessibility tools? UX and UI designers weighed in on these topics at the recent WUD@ITMO conference. Here are the event’s highlights.
22.11.2024
PI School: Rising Stars – First-Hand Experience
For several years now, ITMO has organized its PI School in spring, welcoming everyone who wishes to expand their academic horizons and is thinking about managing their own research team one day. This year, I was one of them, actively battling my imposter syndrome, as well as networking and soaking in all the knowledge. Here’s my insider’s take on what it feels like to train to be a PI.
14.06.2024
E-Cycles, Universal Chargers, and Edible Packaging: Top Projects From Young Scientists’ Exhibition at ITMO
More than 300 participants, nearly 40 projects, and a dozen of commercial businesses took part in a recent exhibition of projects by young scientists at ITMO. The event allowed its participants to not only showcase their work before a wide audience, but find partners, too. More about the most fascinating projects below.
17.04.2024
Sounds of the Internet and Singing Mushrooms: New Science Art Exhibition at Russian Museum
ITMO University’s Art & Science Center and the State Russian Museum have unveiled their new exhibition Modulations: Sound, Light, Movement, which features works by audio-visual artists. The official opening took place on February 8 in the Eastern Pavilion of the Mikhailovsky Castle. Read on to learn more about the exhibition.
13.02.2024
Online Schools VS Universities: Best Education for a Career in IT
A career in IT is the dream job for many. High wages, comfy offices, a friendly culture, and, of course, cookies – all these things draw young specialists to the industry. But what is the best education for fledgling IT professionals? This was the topic of discussion on November 9 at Yet another Conference on Education – the major online conference organized by Yandex.
09.11.2022
Faster, Bigger, Livelier – Notes From the 16th Bike Ride With the Rector
The first in this academic year, but 16th overall – yesterday’s traditional Bike Ride with the Rector coincided luckily with the last day of a short Indian summer. The event brought together dozens of students, lecturers, and staff of ITMO University. Together, they traveled the customary route through Primorsky Victory Park and over Yakhtenny Bridge. Despite a busy schedule, the university’s Rector Vladimir Vasilyev led the event – and so did the staff of ITMO.NEWS. Here’s what we saw there.
14.09.2022
The History of ITMO.Megabattle
Year after year, our students converge at ITMO.Megabattle to compete in creativity, athleticism, intelligence, and scientific prowess – all to prove that their school deserves to be called the best. ITMO.NEWS has decided to look into the event’s history.
07.06.2022
Green Energy, Leadership Training, and Talent Scouting: Highlights From Day Two of Congress of Young Scientists
The Sirius Park of Science and Art in Sochi continues to host the National Congress of Young Scientists. The event’s second day has included over 50 sessions, talks, and discussions; the informal part of the program featured quests, science battles, intellectual games, and a rather unusual chess tournament.
10.12.2021