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• A Semester in a New City: DVIZH Academic Mobility Program Kicks Off at ITMO

  Students can now study for a semester at one of the five participating universities in Russia with the new DVIZH academic mobility program. In total, 184 applications from 130 students were submitted, and this fall ITMO will welcome 50 students from Moscow universities, while 14 ITMO.Family members will spend a semester in the capital. Learn more about the program and students’ learning tracks below.

  25.08.2022

• A Quick Guide to St. Petersburg

  So you’ve arrived in our northern capital, also known as the home of ITMO University. Where do you go first? What are the must-sees that will help you catch the vibe of the city and start on the path of getting to know it? Take this handy guide and set off exploring.

  23.08.2022

• ITMO Launches State-Supported Continuous Professional Development Courses in AI

  In collaboration with University 20.35, the Russian Ministry of Economic Development and other universities, ITMO has launched online courses for professional training in AI which will allow ITMO students, graduates, and staff to learn more about analytics, predictive modeling, and AI architecture. A major part of each student’s tuition fee (up to 85,000 rubles) will be covered by the government.

  23.08.2022

• Urban Beauty: Where to Find Street Art in St. Petersburg

  Are you ready to become a street art enthusiast? In this introduction to the world of urban creative expression in St. Petersburg, we will help you get from “I know nothing about street art” to “street art connoisseur” through links to useful locations and tips on how to spot the next masterpiece of St. Pete’s Banksy.

  19.08.2022

• Traveling at the Speed of Light: What Is Special Relativity?

  In 1915, Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity famously revolutionized our understanding of gravity. However, it’s a lesser-known fact that special relativity was the precursor of this discovery. In this article, we talk to Georgy Sizykh, a PhD student at ITMO’s Faculty of Physics, about the way the theory of special relativity came to be, how it can help us slow down aging, and what is the connection between space and time.

  18.08.2022

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: August 20-21, 2022

  Another weekend around the corner – another guide from us to the best events in the city. This week, we’ve got many outdoor events and learning opportunities, as well as an exhibition full of mysteries. Let’s go!

  17.08.2022

• ITMO Scientists Find a New Way to Control Topological States

  A research team from ITMO University, Australian National University, and Tel Aviv University has experimentally demonstrated a new approach to the creation and control of configurable photonic structures with fixed topology. The key lies in the physical properties of resonators.

  16.08.2022

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #12

  Thinking about moving into the metaverse? In our latest science news roundup, we’ve got: answers to all your questions about the virtual world, a new Master’s track, an upcoming online learning platform from ITMO, and a summary of the university’s historical 24-hour science marathon.

  15.08.2022

• Russian Team Triumphs at International Olympiad in Informatics 2022

  The team is headed by Andrey Stankevich, a star coach and associate professor at ITMO’s Information Technologies and Programming Faculty.

  15.08.2022

• ITMO Physicists Create Unclonable Anti-Counterfeiting Silicon Labels

  Scientists from ITMO University developed unclonable anti-counterfeiting labels, which are based on silicon nanoparticles modified with a laser. It’s impossible to change the color, structure, and location of the particles: these parameters are random, which makes the label safe from counterfeiting. In order to check if it’s authentic, all you need to do is upload its picture into a special program.

  15.08.2022