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• Student Spotlight: Ridwan Muhammed, Nigeria

  It’s not often I get to interview a student on their very first day at ITMO! In this interview, one particularly close to my heart, Master’s student Ridwan Muhammed shares his story so far: the challenges, the triumphs, and the dreams that fuel him on this academic journey.

  12.09.2024

• ITMO Student's Guide to Housing in St. Petersburg

  You’ve naturally been reading a lot about the home of ITMO University – the beautiful, historic city of St. Petersburg. But what about the place you’ll be staying in? In this article, we will tell you all about the options available to you.

  10.09.2024

• ITMO Researchers Create Robots That Withstand Shock Loads

  An ITMO PhD student has devised a way to design flexible robots capable of withstanding a shock load, retaining its energy, and adapting to movement on rough surfaces. The new robot’s joints are connected by flexible hinges rather than turning kinematic pairs. With such mechanisms, it’s possible to increase the capabilities of robots that interact with their environments: quadrupeds, anthropomorphic robots, and collaborative manipulators. The new design will be unveiled at the International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2024).

  09.09.2024

• Triumph Again: Russian Students Win Four Gold Medals at International Olympiad in Informatics

  At the recently concluded International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), the Russian team secured four gold medals – repeating last year’s success! Competing under the IOI flag, the team was coached by Andrey Stankevich, the Dean of ITMO’s Information Technologies and Programming Faculty, who also trained the teams that secured ITMO’s seven wins at ICPC. This year, IOI brought together over 350 participants from 91 countries, all assembled in Egypt’s Alexandria on September 1-8.

  07.09.2024

• Student Spotlight: Jorge Mayor, Colombia

  In the quiet town of Roldanillo, Colombia, Jorge Mayor nurtured a curiosity that would eventually take him across the world to the vibrant streets of St. Petersburg. Now, as a software engineering student at ITMO, he’s embracing new cultures, mastering languages, and even unearthing ancient civilizations – all while finding adventures in every corner of Russia. Read on.

  05.09.2024

• Student Spotlight: Zhao Jiaqi, China

  From the automobile city in China to the cultural capital in Russia, Zhao Jiaqi has gracefully embraced the challenges of studying abroad and grown to appreciate the new culture. Passionate about machinery and design, Zhao is eager to level up her skills and make a life for herself as a university teacher. Read on to learn more about her ambitions and dreams.

  29.08.2024

• Student Spotlight: Jingsi Sun, China

  With an eye for life's beauty and a taste for exploration, Jingsi Sun has swiftly transitioned from the historic city of Xuzhou to the dynamic environment of St. Petersburg. Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in systems analysis and management at ITMO, in this interview Jingsi discusses his life abroad, appreciation for the Russian culture, and goals in the field of robotics.

  22.08.2024

• Truly More Than a University: ITMO Fellow Tamer El-Messery on Foodtech and Working in Russia

  Throughout his career, Tamer El-Messery has had the opportunity to work at universities in Spain, China, the UK, Turkey, and Egypt. But for the past two years, he has been collaborating with researchers at ITMO. Here, Dr. El-Messery is developing new, more efficient delivery systems for active natural components, such as vitamins and phytonutrients, to ensure that they are better absorbed by the human body. In this interview, he talks about his studies and his experiences – at times surprising – with Russian students.

  15.08.2024

• Student Spotlight: Nguyen Toan, Vietnam

  From herding cattle in the fields of Vietnam to winning a prestigious competition in Russia, Nguyen Toan has really done it all. A young innovator ready to make his mark, today he talks to ITMO.NEWS about his experience at the university and future plans as a robotics buff. Read on!

  15.08.2024

• Student Spotlight: Wu Yupeng, China

  In this interview, we sit down with Wu Yupeng, an international student from China who has ventured from his hometown of Fenyang to St. Petersburg, Russia. Drawn by ITMO's reputation and the strong ties between China and Russia, Wu decided to pursue a Master’s degree here. Read on as Wu shares his experiences, challenges, and aspirations.

  08.08.2024