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• Student Spotlight: Ahmad Wakkaf, Syria

  For today’s interview, we caught up with Ahmad Wakkaf, a recent graduate who completed his Master's degree in information security at ITMO's Faculty of Information Security. Ahmad discusses his journey from Latakia to St. Petersburg, his passion for cybersecurity, and his experience adapting to a new educational system and culture. He also shares candid advice for prospective students from Syria considering higher education in Russia. Read on.

  13.08.2026

• Student Spotlight: Abedrahman Bay, Lebanon

  Hailing from Tripoli, Abedrahman Bay came to ITMO to pursue a degree in robotics and AI  – and to learn how to make a lasting impact. In today’s interview, he shares with us his vision for using technology to solve pertinent real-world problems.

  06.08.2026

• Student Spotlight: Chathma Fernando, Sri Lanka

  In this interview, Chathma, an international student from Sri Lanka, discusses her unexpected journey to Russia, her experience adapting to life in St. Petersburg, and her excitement for the academic path ahead. She also shares heartfelt advice for prospective students from Sri Lanka considering higher education at ITMO.

  30.07.2026

• Student Spotlight: Parmis Pirmohammadi, Iran

  For Parmis, her study-abroad experience exists in between two images: one of her family as they wished her best on her travels – and another, a much-anticipated one, of them welcoming her upon return. With that kind of motivation, no hurdle is too hard to overcome. Here's her story.

  23.07.2026

• Student Spotlight: Marcos Uriel Soto Munguia, Mexico

  The best classroom isn't always in a lecture hall – sometimes, it's a walk along the Neva on a white night, a conversation at a speaking club, or a photoshoot in a hidden courtyard. Marcos, a Master's of game development at ITMO, has discovered that St. Petersburg itself is part of his education, a city that inspires, challenges, and rewards those who take the time to explore it.

  16.07.2026

• Student Spotlight: Umair Bin Aamir, Pakistan

  What drives a young engineer to leave home and cross continents? For Umair Bin Aamir, it was responsibility to a homeland dealing with floods, wildfires, and smog, a responsibility to future generations – and the unshakable belief that policy backed by solid science can build real change.

  09.07.2026

• ITMO Student Svetlana Trusova Wins Europe Youth Kiteboarding Championship

  Svetlana Trusova, a student of ITMO’s Faculty of Applied Informatics, has won the gold at the recent Formula Kite Youth Women’s European Championship and came second in the international ranking. The competition took place on July 2-5 in Gizzeria, Italy.

  08.07.2026

• Student Spotlight: Adzembeh Joshua Imoter, Nigeria

  A Master's student at ITMO’s Faculty of Control Systems and Robotics, Adzembeh Joshua Imoter has worked on everything from mobile-controlled robotic arms to advanced simulation tasks. In this interview, we discuss his academic trajectory, the challenges of bridging knowledge gaps, and why ITMO's research culture has exceeded his expectations.

  02.07.2026

• Student Spotlight: Ruimin Ma, China

  Ruimin grew up in a place where ancient history lives in every stone. But her curiosity wasn't content with the past. So, she pushed forward, toward complex systems, environmental challenges, and the power of data to shape a better future – a path that lead her to ITMO University.

  25.06.2026

• Student Spotlight: Umer Ahmed Baig Mughal, Pakistan

  Today, we sit down for a chat with Umer Ahmed Baig Mughal, a Master's student at ITMO University, to get his perspective on the evolving fields of robotics and artificial intelligence. He also offers practical advice for prospective students from his home country. Read on!

  18.06.2026