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• ITMO Opens Institute of Photonics

  In 2026, ITMO is launching the Institute of Photonics, a project platform that’ll bring together research teams from several faculties. Its main objective is the development of domestic solutions for ultrafast data processing and transfer based on photonic technologies. To learn more about the new department and its plans, ITMO NEWS talked to Sergey Makarov, the director of the institute and a chief research associate and professor at the Faculty of Physics.

  15.09.2026

• A Week in the Life of an ITMO Staffer

  What does a work week at ITMO look like? Full of exciting tasks and cool collaborations, of course, but there is much more to it! From sports tournaments and big events to art courses and languages, here’s what a week of “extracurricular” activities of an ITMO staffer could look like, based on the experiences of the ITMO NEWS editorial team.

  15.09.2026

• ITMO Scientists First to Describe Full Photon Lifecycle in Time and Space

  Physicists from ITMO’s Faculty of Physics have developed a spatial phase method to describe not only the characteristics of an already formed photon, but also the formation of its field in both time and space. Using the Wigner function, the researchers investigated Vavilov-Cherenkov radiation and demonstrated that its spatial structure can retain information about the quantum state of the electron that generated it. The results of the study are published in Physical Review A.

  14.09.2026

• No Hallucinations: AI Lecturer to Assist in Higher Math Classes at ITMO

  ITMO University has launched AI Lecturer, an educational platform that students can use to master math courses – solve complex problems and prepare for tests. Unlike other popular models like ChatGPT, the possibility of the platform hallucinating has been brought down to near zero: it has been trained on educational curricula, includes additional verification modules, and will call for a human lecturer in complex cases. The solution has already been tested by students of the AI Engineering program, and starting this academic year, it will be introduced into the first-year curriculum.

  11.09.2026

• ITMO Scientists Develop New Ultrasensitive Sensor Design for Medical Diagnostics That Outperforms Counterparts

  Researchers from ITMO in collaboration with colleagues from Russia and China have suggested a new design for an ultrasensitive terahertz sensor that contains radiation inside the structure and amplifies its interaction with the analyzed substance. According to calculations, such a system will be capable of highly accurately observing changes in the composition of liquid media without the use of chemical reagents. In the future, the solution can be used in medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and industrial quality control. The results of the Russian Science Foundation-supported study are published in Nanophotonics.

  09.09.2026

• ITMO Hosts 24th Bike Ride With the Rector

  The traditional bi-annual Bike Ride With the Rector has been a beloved activity at ITMO for 12 years. On September 8, ITMO Family, headed by Rector Vladimir Vasilyev, set off on another bike ride. We’ve chatted with the ride’s participants about their plans for the new academic year and their active lifestyles.

  09.09.2026

• This Week in St. Petersburg: September 10-16, 2026

  Seems like we are in for an a warm spell – or babiye leto, as we call it in Russian. Let’s enjoy the warm week with our rich selection of activities, from concerts and festivals to fun docos and exhibitions.

  09.09.2026

• Light From Nowhere: ITMO Scientists Explain How Twisted Electrons Emit Photons Outside Magnetic Fields

  ITMO physicists have demonstrated that an electron beam can emit microwave radiation photons even in an area with no magnetic field. Even though this is an impossible scenario in classical physics, the researchers found that this phenomenon is connected to the behavior of electrons at the edge of a magnetic field. The team’s calculations bring science closer to understanding how twisted electrons behave in real experimental equipment, such as particle accelerators and microscopes. The results of the study were published in Physical Review A.

  08.09.2026

• I Am a Professional Contest Kicks Off Its Tenth Season

  The national contest I Am a Professional, open to Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Specialist’s students, has returned for its tenth season. Winners receive monetary prizes, admission bonuses when applying to the country’s top universities, as well as internship opportunities at leading Russian companies. Registration is open until November 10, 2026.

  07.09.2026

• Fall Must-Dos in St. Petersburg

  Have the best fall in St. Petersburg with our monthly selection of must-dos: from picturesque walks to niche cinemas. Make this a season to remember!

  04.09.2026