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• Science and Pastry Combined: ITMO and Bushe Bakeries Launch Joint Pop-Sci Project Schrödinger's Croissant

  Starting today, November 10, customers of the Bushe bakery chain can enjoy a Schrödinger-themed croissant with a secret filling created jointly with ITMO University – and then have complex physics explained to them by the university’s top-notch experts.

  10.11.2022

• Online Schools VS Universities: Best Education for a Career in IT

  A career in IT is the dream job for many. High wages, comfy offices, a friendly culture, and, of course, cookies – all these things draw young specialists to the industry. But what is the best education for fledgling IT professionals? This was the topic of discussion on November 9 at Yet another Conference on Education – the major online conference organized by Yandex.

  09.11.2022

• ITMO Team Wins Best Project in Competition by 1C Company

  Ilya Livshitz, a professor at the Faculty of Secure Information Technologies, and PhD student Egor Sokolov have won the competition for the best project in the field of management and bookkeeping automation held by the software developer 1C. Their method for digital workflow of legal documents was named the best in Central and Eastern Europe.

  09.11.2022

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: November 12-13, 2022

  Whether you are a culture buff, a believer in the supernatural, or someone with a craving for all things unusual, we have something to keep you busy this weekend. So don’t mind the weather (as in, dress appropriately for the wind, cold, and rain) and let’s embark on a little adventure this weekend!

  09.11.2022

• Best Russian Ads: From Soviet Times to Present Day

  Oh, the gems that the world of advertising sometimes supplies us with! Today, we tuned into our nostalgia and awe to pull together this extravaganza of Russian ads through the years. Enjoy!

  07.11.2022

• ITMO Researchers Developing New Cancer Treatment Using Gold Nanoparticles and Infrared Lasers

  In recent years, oncological diseases have become one of the most wide-spread causes of death in developed countries – and despite the abundant new diagnostics and treatment methods, fighting cancer is still a challenge. Nearly all known treatments have significant side effects, while some of them are even helpless against more persistent cancer cells. One solution to this problem is photothermal therapy, on its own or in combination with other treatments. Researchers from ITMO University have suggested a new method to treat melanoma more effectively and safely using gold nanoparticles. Read on to learn more about the new method.

  03.11.2022

• ITMO Highpark Connected to Water Supply

  Vodokanal of St. Petersburg (the city’s main water utilities enterprise – Ed.) has reported that the  research and education center ITMO Highpark, located in the Yuzhny satellite city, has been connected to the city’s water supply and disposal infrastructure. 

  02.11.2022

• Programming and Information Technologies Track at I Am a Professional: Why You Need It and How to Prepare

  The I Am a Professional contest, which continues to accept applications up until November 15, is an excellent chance for students to test their skills and competencies, win money prizes, receive internship offers, and, most importantly, get into one of the best universities in Russia without any entrance exams. This year, ITMO is organizing three tracks of the competition, one of which is Programming and Information Technologies. In this article, Alexander Mayatin, the track’s curator and an associate professor at the Information Technologies and Programming Faculty, speaks about why students should join the contest and how they can prep to win.

  02.11.2022

• ITMO Scientists Create Method to Quickly Detect Painting Authenticity

  In collaboration with the staff of the State Russian Museum, researchers from ITMO University have developed a new method for detecting painting authenticity with infrared spectroscopy. The method will allow the museum’s experts to quickly identify a painting’s chemical compounds and the century it was created in, as was demonstrated by a test analysis performed on a copy of one of Ivan Aivazovsky’s creations. In the future, the new method will help identify the authenticity of pieces from the era of Russian avant-garde.

  02.11.2022

• Best Apps Used by International Students in Russia

  Sometimes, the secret to great results lies in the tools you use in the process. That’s why, for this week’s story, we’ve reached out to our international students and asked them to share their favorite apps for studies. Below, you will find their collective wisdom and tips for everything from note-taking and time management to understanding Russian and solving complex math equations.

  01.11.2022