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23 Oct 2026 ITMO University

Snow Leopard Day: How ITMO Got Its Mascot

In 2024, the UN declared October 23 as International Day of the Snow Leopard. But what is the connection between ITMO University and this majestic and elusive animal? Let’s find out.

22 Oct 2026 ITMO University

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Visits ITMO For Discussion on Sustainable Future

On November 12, the assembly hall at ITMO’s Lomonosova campus was abuzz with students and faculty as they gathered for a lecture by Rae Kwon Chung, a Korean climate policy expert and laureate of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize. In his values-centered talk, the expert redefined the role of university in the age of AI, discussed the common belief that sustainability contradicts economic growth, and offered students advice on choosing a future-proof career.

22 Oct 2026 ITMO University

Student Spotlight: Beyzanur Ünlü, Türkiye

Beyzanur has always been passionate about problem-solving – whether she’s winning science competitions back home or aspiring to a career in Formula 1. Now beginning her studies at ITMO, she hopes to develop her skills in computer science and engineering at a university known for its achievements in competitive programming. In this interview with ITMO NEWS, Beyzanur shares what brought her to Russia, her first impressions of St. Petersburg, the challenges of adapting to a new country, and her ambitions for the future.

21 Oct 2026 ITMO University

ITMO Receives 500 Million to Create Industrial Robotics Center

ITMO University has won a competitive selection to receive 500 million rubles towards the creation of the Industrial Robotics Development Center. Special focus will be placed on intelligent and adaptive robotization – technologies that help robots adapt to constantly changing production tasks.

21 Oct 2026 ITMO University

This Week in St. Petersburg: October 22-28, 2026

It’s another sunny day in St. Petersburg – and we are sure your spirits are lifted, too! With this cheerful attitude, let’s plan the week to come: we’ve got exhibitions galore, a market, a music club, a concert, and more.

20 Oct 2026 ITMO University

ITMO and Sberbank Launch Laboratory for AI-Assisted Multiagent System Automation

ITMO and Sberbank’s Practical AI Center have launched the Laboratory for Automated Multiagent AI, which aims to make multiagent systems compact, fast, and affordable. The laboratory’s solutions, including tools and benchmarks, are open-access and available to companies that need to automate complex, multi-step tasks. The new laboratory was established following a competition for young research teams at ITMO for joint laboratories in contemporary AI.

20 Oct 2026 ITMO University

How To Build a Team On Trust and Values: Advice from ITMO Expert

When we think about team work, we often think in business terms: task management, delegation, deadlines… However, there is more to a successful team – common values, mutual respect, and trust. How can you build a team with those qualities? This was the question we asked of Margarita Kudrinskaya, an expert on team communications at ITMO. Learn her best advice in this article.

20 Oct 2026 ITMO University

ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #115

Biotech, robots with spatial awareness, and the Nobels – here are the top highlights from the past two weeks of science reporting by ITMO NEWS.

20 Oct 2026 ITMO University

I Am a Professional Season 10: All About Information and Cyber Security Track

Scanning websites for vulnerabilities, analyzing the security of AI models, and identifying root causes for cyber incidents – these are the types of tasks participants of the Information and Cyber Security track will have to solve at the I Am a Professional competition. Medalists, winners, and diploma holders will receive admission bonuses, internship opportunities, and monetary prizes (up to 300,000 rubles). Read on to learn more about the competition, how to prepare for the track, and relevant educational programs from Alexander Menshchikov, the dean of ITMO’s Faculty of Secure Information Technologies and the chair of the organizing committee for the track, and Nikolai Eritenko, a researcher at ITMO’s Faculty of Secure Information Technologies and a member of the track’s methodological committee.

16 Oct 2026 ITMO University

Best St. Petersburg Libraries for Work and Studies

Libraries are no longer just places that smell of dust and where people shush you for talking. While keeping their academic charm, they are now equipped with everything you need – from Wi-Fi to comfortable work areas. In the second part of our series, we’re sharing more spots to visit when you need a change of scenery beyond your room or ITMO coworking spaces.

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28 Sep 2026 ITMO University

Chief AI Officer: Why Companies Need One and Where to Start

Around 70% of major Russian companies have already integrated generative AI solutions into at least one business process. But how can one make sure the technology is used to solve specific business tasks and increase profit, not as a mere “trendy toy”? These problems are being solved by chief AI officers, or CAIOs – an emerging role that has firmly established itself abroad and is now gaining popularity in Russia. Read on to learn more about what CAIOs do, why companies need them, and how such leaders are trained by ITMO, Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO, and Yandex.

25 Sep 2026 ITMO University

From Medicine to Rock Formation Analysis: MRI Applications and Development in Russia

Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI for short, is used in medical diagnostics, geological studies, and product quality analysis. Every year, the list of its applications expands – and so does demand for specialists familiar with the principles of MRI devices and capable of developing new analysis methods. In response to this demand, ITMO has launched MRI School, the only one of its kind in Russia. ITMO NEWS spoke to Ekaterina Bruy, the school’s organizer and a senior researcher at ITMO’s Scientific and Educational Center of Radiophysics, to learn how MRI is applied beyond medicine and how the technology is developed in Russia.

02 Oct 2026 ITMO University

YaC/e Conference Highlights: Secrets of Teaching in the Age of AI

Not too long ago, neural networks in education were used only to automate routine tasks. In 2026, however, experts see a radical shift: AI is becoming a full-on thinking partner and transforming the educational process. Knowledge that can be obtained in a single click from AI takes a backseat, while the spotlight is now on something unattainable for machines: fundamental mathematical training and the ability to ask questions and set goals. At the recent YaC/e, one of Russia’s top education conferences, ITMO experts talked about why students aren't rushing to delegate their studies to AI and how universities react to new challenges. Here are the highlights.

29 Sep 2026 ITMO University

ITMO Rector at Alfa Future Summit: AI at Universities Is Evolution, Not Revolution

The AI-native approach – which entails building processes around AI from ground up – is usually discussed in terms of business. The corporate management structure, too, is typical for companies, not universities. And yet, these approaches are increasingly used in higher education: some universities introduce generative AI into management and academic processes, while others try on corporate logic and bring solutions to market. These trends were discussed by university rectors and representatives at the Alfa Future Summit.

30 Sep 2026 ITMO University

ITMO in Top Three of Potanin Foundation’s University Ranking

ITMO University ranked second in the 2025/2026 ranking of universities participating in the Vladimir Potanin Foundation Scholarship Contest. In total, the ranking features 75 universities from 36 Russian regions.

01 Oct 2026 ITMO University

ITMO Researchers Develop Test for Aptamer Analysis AI Models

Scientists from ITMO’s Center for AI in Chemistry have released AptaBench, the first specialized benchmark for verifying models that predict the interaction of aptamers with small molecules. Aptamers find their applications in diagnostics, biosensors, and medicine development, and thus have practical significance for biomedicine. Such models can facilitate the search for new aptamers by selecting the most promising variants that are then verified in the lab. However, before scientists can trust such predictions, it’s important to verify how good the models can process data they haven’t seen before. AptaBench can conduct this verification in standardized conditions.

09 Oct 2026 ITMO University

2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: From Primordial Soup to Next-Gen Medicine

This year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry is going to Henri B. Kagan (France) and Kenso Soai (Japan) “for the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.” The laureates’ research will allow scientists to control chemical reactions and create organic molecules with a specific orientation. Such molecules have a special purpose in pharmaceutics, where the necessary biological activity is produced by only one of the mirror-image isomers. What are chiral molecules? How do they affect the human body? And why will the new discovery lead to the creation of next-gen medicines? ITMO NEWS looked into it with Ekaterina Skorb, the head of ITMO’s School of Life Sciences and the Infochemistry Scientific Center.

05 Oct 2026 ITMO University

2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine: Controlling Brain With Light

This year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine is going to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel, whose research helped shed light on how our multibillion-cell brain forms memories, feelings, and behavior strategies. The scientists’ achievements laid the foundation for optogenetics, a method of studying neurons. Why did they receive the Nobel Prize? How does optogenetics help treat diseases? And who studies the brain at ITMO? That’s what we discussed with Vera Medvedeva, a senior researcher at ITMO’s Center for Molecular and Biological Technologies, and Evgeniya Sokolova, the head of the Public Health Sciences Master’s program.

06 Oct 2026 ITMO University

2026 Nobel Prize in Physics: Ghost Particles and Ice Lab

This year, the Nobel Prize in Physics is going to Francis Halzen for decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin. The latter are particles born in remote cosmic processes: supernova explosions and black hole and neutron star mergers. We talked to Dmitry Karlovets, a senior researcher at ITMO’s Faculty of Physics, to learn how neutrinos are used to conduct research on Earth and in deep space, how ice helps catch these evasive particles, and how ITMO contributes to this research.

09 Oct 2026 ITMO University

ITMO Presents Medical Diagnostics and Genetic Analysis Solutions at Bioprom Forum

The international forum Bioprom: Industry and Technology For Humans has recently concluded in the city of Gelendzhik. At the event, ITMO showcased its biotechnology contributions: from approaches to specialist training to development of new technologies and startups. Learn more in this ITMO NEWS story.

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