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6 AI Tools for Students

6 AI Tools for Students

The new academic year is upon us! We hope you are excited to delve into new subjects, tackle exciting projects, and learn a bunch of cool facts. To help you along the way, here is a selection of AI services to help you revise, understand the material, build impressive visuals, and more.

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ITMO To Receive 180 Million Rubles for High-Tech Optical Equipment

ITMO To Receive 180 Million Rubles for High-Tech Optical Equipment

ITMO University was selected by the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education to receive a subsidy of 180 million rubles to encourage domestic engineering production. The funding will be used to build a spectrophotometer – a device that measures the amount of light absorbed by a liquid sample to identify its composition and proportions. The technology will make it possible to determine substances present in a single drop of solution, verify the quality of medications, and analyze biological samples. The university will receive the allocated funding in 2026-2028.

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ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #111

ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #111

Lasers, AI, and cyber-donuts: everything is next-gen in our latest summary of all the scientific goings-on at ITMO University. Plug in and see for yourself!

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ITMO Scientists Build Compact Neural Network for Biomolecules

ITMO Scientists Build Compact Neural Network for Biomolecules

Researchers at ITMO’s Center for AI in Chemistry have developed dcBiLSTM‑AE, a neural network for analyzing peptides, short chains of amino acids, that is 1,000 times more compact than its counterparts. The model evaluates molecules based on their chemical properties and requires no large computer power and databases – yet, it is as accurate as protein language models. The technology can accelerate finding candidate peptides for new medications. The findings were recently published in the Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling.

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Where Design Meets Function: Unique Local Stationery Brands to Know

Where Design Meets Function: Unique Local Stationery Brands to Know

A new academic year is just around the corner, which means it’s time to get your notebooks and planners ready. Looking for something more extra than the regular store finds? We’ve rounded up a few Russian brands making uniquely beautiful and functional things straight from our wishlists.

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ITMO Scientists Create Microspherical Light Amplifiers for Medical Diagnostics

ITMO Scientists Create Microspherical Light Amplifiers for Medical Diagnostics

ITMO researchers have developed resonator microparticles that emit light and amplify it by hundreds of times. Thanks to this property, they can be used in producing light-emitting medical sensors for the detection of marker molecules of various diseases in blood samples. Moreover, such structures can be used as miniature anti-fraud markings, including in microelectronics. The results of the Russian Science Foundation-supported study were published in Optics and Laser Technology. 

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Student Spotlight: Bahadir Artvin, Türkiye

Student Spotlight: Bahadir Artvin, Türkiye

Meet Bahadir Artvin, a student from Ankara, Türkiye, who is pursuing his Bachelor’s studies in system and applied software at ITMO. In this interview, Bahadir shares his journey as an international student in Russia, discussing everything from cultural surprises and Russian cuisine to his passion for software development. He also offers honest advice for fellow Turkish students considering the leap to ITMO. Read on to discover his story.

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This Week in St. Petersburg: August 20-26, 2026

This Week in St. Petersburg: August 20-26, 2026

Is summer still here? Make the last weeks of the summer break feel longer with our fun list of things to do. In our sights for this week are freshly-opened expos, budget-friendly day trips, and some stamp hunting.

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Chill Summer: Fizzy Drinks to Try in Russia

Chill Summer: Fizzy Drinks to Try in Russia

Summer in St. Petersburg might be winding down, but there’s never a bad time to cool off with a chill drink. Luckily, there are plenty of those to enjoy in the city: from classic brands and old-school concoctions to new-fangled drinks for the hip soda connoisseur.

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Everyone Gets a Cyber Donut: ITMO and Yandex Education Launch Traveling Science Fest

Everyone Gets a Cyber Donut: ITMO and Yandex Education Launch Traveling Science Fest

ITMO University and Yandex Education are setting off on a big journey with Kiberpyshechnaya (lit. “cyber donut shop”)! The partners’ food truck will cover over 4,000 km and visit five cities, bringing a mini-science festival to each of them. Visitors will get to taste the legendary St. Petersburg pyshki, visit open lectures, play games, learn about opportunities for applicants, and even get the chance to win a PlayStation. Read on to learn more.

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