28 Mar 2023 ITMO University

Explore the Universe or Deliver Memes: ITMO Fellow Alisa Chaikovskaya Talks Particle Physics

Physics of elementary particles explores the tiniest building blocks of the universe to explain how it developed and came into being. One recent discovery in the field was the Higgs boson, which contributed to our understanding of what happened in the universe after the Big Bang. In order to solve the many remaining mysteries of particle physics, scientists develop theoretical models. ITMO Fellow Alisa Chaikovskaya is one such scientist – in this interview, we asked her about her work, spin particles, and their applications.

27 Mar 2023 ITMO University

Russian Texting Slang Explained

If you still can’t get your head around the Russian smiley and all those acronyms, we’re here to help you crack the secret code and pick up some go-to phrases for your student group chats.

27 Mar 2023 ITMO University

Up in Space: ITMO Turns 123

On March 26, ITMO turned 123, but the celebrations, as per tradition, lasted the whole preceding week. There were business games, board game nights, art workshops, and even a family festival, ITMO Family Day Mini. Here’s our recap of all the fun that unfolded last week at ITMO.

24 Mar 2023 ITMO University

Burnout in Academia: How It Happens and How To Prevent It

No professional field is safe from burnout – and academia is no exception. We talked to Elena Ushakova, an ITMO PI and head of the Functionalized Carbon Nanoparticles project, about the effects of burnout on researchers and how it can be prevented.

24 Mar 2023 ITMO University

Four Family History Activities for a Friday Night

It’s always fascinating to learn more about where you came from and what your ancestors were like. If you’re ready to start exploring your family’s past, we have some ideas on how to make it more fun.

24 Mar 2023 ITMO University

Results of ITMO's 2030 Open Call for Projects Announced

All six projects selected by the expert board will now enter development and receive funding from the Priority 2030 program, with the first progress review slated for June 2023. The open call for projects is being held as part of the university’s 2030 Development Strategy.

23 Mar 2023 ITMO University

SCAMT Workshop Week: Implement Your Project and Enroll Into Master’s at ITMO Without Exams

SCAMT Workshop Week is a research school, where Russian and international students can develop their projects and earn a chance to enroll into the university’s Master’s programs without exams. During the week, the participants work on their ideas and attend lectures from ITMO experts and guest speakers. The event culminates with a presentation of projects; the best participants can enter one of the four ITMO Master’s programs without exams. Read on to learn more about the school.

23 Mar 2023 ITMO University

ITMO Retains Position in Global Top 100 of QS Computer Science Rankings

In this year’s edition of the subject ranking in computer science, ITMO University has maintained its standing as the 79th top university in the world and the 2nd top university in Russia.

23 Mar 2023 ITMO University

Student Spotlight: Noviana Haslinda, Indonesia

Her mother’s passion for biology and her father’s love for ballet have infused in Noviana a unique appreciation for Russia and its culture – enough to bring her here all the way from the island nation of Indonesia. Now in her first year of biotechnology studies, Noviana has already had some interesting experiences in the Venice of the North. Read on to learn a few interesting facts about her homeland and, more importantly, the stories that she has to share about her life at ITMO.

22 Mar 2023 ITMO University

This Weekend in St. Petersburg: March 25-26, 2023

Let the fun continue with our whirlwind of varied activities all over town: a number-inspired exhibition, the thrill of summer in the midst of March, and a special treat for the ears and bellies. Intrigued?

01 Mar 2023 ITMO University

Admissions to Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs Now Open at ITMO

Today, on March 1, ITMO University begins to process applications from prospective Bachelor’s and Master’s students. What’s new this year, what programs are available, and how to apply – find it all out in this article.

28 Feb 2023 ITMO University

Meet the Winners of ITMO.Love Awards

Do you meet every single one of your deadlines? Always go on bike rides with the Rector? Maybe you put together an interdisciplinary team that created an awesome new project? Or are you simply always there for your colleagues when they need it? To recognize the contributions of ITMO employees who work to improve this university, ITMO hosted its first annual ITMO.Love awards! In total, the contest received 247 submissions, with 9 of them declared the winners by audience vote. Read on to find out who won the hearts and votes of the ITMO.Family.

28 Feb 2023 ITMO University

Russia’s First Master’s in Programming for the Visually Impaired Launches at ITMO

In 2023, ITMO University is set to launch its Programming for the Visually Impaired Master’s program. The program, which aims to train IT specialists to develop new products that can be used by people with visual impairments, will be the first of its kind in Russia. It will be open to people both with and without disabilities, as the entirety of the program’s curriculum was designed to accommodate all kinds of students. The academic staff also includes several visually impaired lecturers. Read further to find out more about the program and how to apply.

01 Mar 2023 ITMO University

Going Green: ITMO Launches Master’s Program in Decarbonization for the Energy Industry

Decarbonization is a growing trend in the energy industry – all over the world, oil and gas companies are adopting technologies meant to curb their greenhouse emissions. In Russia, industry giants Gazprom and Lukoil have both launched decarbonization programs. However, as a nascent initiative, it still requires niche specialists, namely, engineers capable of operating the related equipment and designing recycling facilities. Starting this year, ITMO will train such specialists within its Master’s program Decarbonization Technologies for Fuel and Energy Industry. Read on to discover all you need to know about it.

06 Mar 2023 ITMO University

ITMO Bachelor’s Student Petr Gumennik Wins Russian Figure Skating Grand Prix

Russian figure skater and a Bachelor’s student at ITMO Petr Gumennik has won the Russian Grand Prix Final, scoring a total of 282.12 points.

14 Mar 2023 ITMO University

New Online Master’s Program: ITMO & Yandex To Train High-Load Systems Developers

Continuing their successful history of collaboration, ITMO University and the Russian tech giant Yandex are launching a new fully-online Master’s program for future high-load systems developers. Learn more in this article.

28 Feb 2023 ITMO University

The Benefits of ITMO’s Master’s Program in Artificial Intelligence

The Russian IT industry is found lacking about 1 million specialists, with data scientists, machine learning specialists, and data analysts being in most demand. The good news is, these are the kind of specialists trained at ITMO’s Master’s program Artificial Intelligence. This online program offers industry-oriented practical training, in addition to a wide array of studying and career opportunities. 

27 Feb 2023 ITMO University

Get Into a Master’s Program Without Exams: First Mega School Launched at ITMO

ITMO’s Mega School initiative is four days packed with lectures. Here, the participants will get to meet researchers and get to know ITMO’s key fields. At the end of the school, its best students will get a chance to enroll at ITMO without entrance exams.

06 Mar 2023 ITMO University

ITMO Student Experiences: Starting a Career in Video Production and Shooting Videos for Celebrities

Having a passion for making videos since school, Iskander Garipov, a fourth-year student of the  Bachelor’s program Computer Technologies in Design, is proud to have a diverse portfolio full of short films, reports, ads, and even concert recordings (with Russian bands Три дня дождя and Шары). After he took part in online courses at Prostor, VK’s creative platform, he was asked to produce the music video Птичка (Bird – Ed.) for famous Russian rap performers HammAli & Navai, which reached 800,000 views in three weeks. In this article, Iskander Garipov speaks about how to get into the field and what hard and soft skills video makers need to have.

03 Mar 2023 ITMO University

AI Plus Chemistry: Lab Robots, Drug Development and More

As science grows more complex, successful researchers have to rely on more than experiments and calculations: AI is quickly becoming indispensable. Predicting the properties of molecules and materials for drug delivery, synthesizing compounds with set properties, and developing new materials – these are just a few of the tasks flawlessly accomplished by AI. For this article, we turned to ITMO’s Nikita Serov, an engineer at the Center for Artificial Intelligence in Chemistry, to talk about the doors opened by AI in natural sciences.