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Bid farewell to summer with some exciting open-air events and cool exhibitions 🎡

🎹 Piano evening at Summer Theater
• Aug 30 | 8 PM | 1500 RUB

Don’t miss what is possibly the last open-air concert this season on New Holland Island, featuring pianist Varvara Myagkova from Moscow.

☕️ International Tea and Coffee Festival
• Aug 31 | 12 PM - 7 PM | Free

This weekend, head to Moskovskaya Square for performances, food trucks, and an endless supply of coffee and tea to enjoy!

👯‍♀️ Dancing open-air
• Sep 1| 7 PM - 10 PM | Free

Celebrate the start of the fall season with a fiery open-air jive session at Nikolskye Ryady and dance your way into the new academic year.

🗻 Exhibition: New Lands
• Sep 2 | 11 AM - 10 PM | Free

ArtMuza presents an exhibition by Elizaveta Pugacheva, exploring self-discovery in new cities and countries through abstract landscapes. Her works bridge cultures and reflect how changing surroundings influence our inner world.

Read our latest article on ITMO.NEWS for more ideas 👈

#events
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Who will be your first friend in Russia? 🙇‍♂️

The Buddy System is a project by ITMO University aimed at helping international students adapt to life and studies in an unknown environment. The club unites students, known as buddies, who are trained to help newcomers and simply be their first friends and mentors.

🏃 How buddies can help

• Meet you at the airport
• Assist with obtaining migration documents and visa extensions
• Help you move into your dormitory
• Show you around the campus
• Assist with passing the necessary medical examinations

👩‍🎓 Who can get a buddy

• Incoming exchange students and students of international Master’s programs are automatically assigned a buddy upon their arrival
• International students of Russian-taught Bachelor’s and Master’s programs or the Foundation Program can request a buddy through their coordinators

💃 In addition to personal support, the Buddy System emphasizes social events. Throughout the year, the club organizes various activities open to all international students at ITMO, including:

• Nationality nights
• Yagodnoe trips
• City tours
• Movie nights
• Other student-initiated activities

Join them on social media!

🔗 VK page for buddies
🔗 VK page for international students

#studentlife
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First-years, are you ready to dive into life at ITMO?

If you’re already in St. Petersburg, don’t miss the activities of ITMO Enter Offline:

📆 August 31 — Meet representatives of your faculty and pick up your student ID (check the date for your program with your program manager or advisor).

📆 September 2-4 — Explore stations across the ITMO campuses to discover everything about your new university.

Stations will welcome students from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. You can create your own schedule and choose the best times to visit.

Choose your stations on August 29 and 30, from 12 PM to 9 PM at the my.itmo.ru website. Make sure to follow the instructions (in Russian).

Please note that all stations will be conducted in Russian, but feel free to ask your questions in English!

Still on your way? Don’t worry! There’s plenty of information available to help you adapt to life at ITMO before you arrive.

💌 In early September, international Master’s students will receive a guide in English from ITMO’s Student Services Office.

🗣 Later, we’ll share this guide with our followers, and next week, we’ll start posting useful information about ITMO. Stay tuned!

Unsure about what to do? DM us at @itmo_uni_dm, and we’ll do our best to help!
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Before you get into the weekend mood, here’s what you need to recap about ITMO and its activities!

🧑‍💻 VK and ITMO surveyed Russian ML specialists and AI developers to uncover what drives their career choices and who they see as leaders in their industry.

🔒 The demand for AI information security experts surged by 30%, but there is a lack of trained specialists on the market. Learn more about ITMO and Raft’s jointly launched lab meant to fill this gap.

🧬 ITMO researchers have produced the first AI-driven platform to detect nanoparticles that target harmful bacteria while sparing the beneficial ones.

🗣 Ever heard of Russia’s rarest languages? Some are spoken by just one person, including a language linked to the Vikings!

And we invite you to revisit this post, one more time 🔽

📒 ITMO and Sberbank offer guides to help first-year students and parents navigate the challenges of moving to a new city and culture smoothly.

#newsdigest
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AI is everywhere 👻

That’s the theme of ITMO CONF, which took place at Nikolskiye Ryady today. How does AI unite science, education, and innovation? Watch the event’s broadcast here to find out (in Russian).

ITMO has been actively implementing AI in many fields. Let’s explore some recent AI-powered projects across various fields at the university:

🔎 Assess classroom capacity
ITMO Lens, a video analytics service, is already implemented at the university to evaluate classroom capacity through video feeds.

🌿 Discover new laws of nature
The digital tool EPDE by scientists from the Laboratory for Composite AI can identify new laws of nature. It articulates its findings through mathematical equations and suggests potential solutions, advancing our understanding of natural phenomena.

🧬 Identify anti-cancer nanoparticles
ITMO SCAMT chemists have developed an AI-based platform that identifies nanoparticles with selective cytotoxicity to cancer cells. This innovation aims to minimize the side effects associated with cancer treatments.

🥼 Open new labs
At the laboratory of Generative Design of Enzymes and Aptamers launched earlier this year, researchers will develop AI-based tools for creating molecular machines.

🤝 Create international alliances
During the visit of China’s Minister of Education, Huai Jinpeng, ITMO Rector Vladimir Vasilyev proposed the establishment of a Russian-Chinese AI alliance. This organization will facilitate cooperation among top professionals from both countries.
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Can’t find your favorite post? Use hashtags 🔎

To help you navigate the channel and find the info you need, we include hashtags in our posts. Here they are:

#itmoinfo — the latest info about our educational programs and achievements, plus recaps of major events.
#itmofaces — exclusive interviews with our students and staff.
#science — ITMO’s cutting-edge research, tailored for you!
#studentlife — more than just studies! Find out what else we do at ITMO.
#newsdigest — a digest of the latest and greatest ITMO news, posted every Friday.
#opportunities — scholarships, grants, and exchange programs, all in one place!
#events — fun and educational happenings at ITMO and around the city.
#stp – historical overviews and the coolest spots in St. Petersburg.
#russia – your gateway to Russian culture, from handy vocabulary to local traditions.
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The new academic year has officially kicked off 🎉

What awaits you there? The first three words you see in the picture will predict your year at ITMO.

Share your discoveries in the comments below👇
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Starting out at ITMO is easy if you know which apps and services to use 🤓

💻 my.itmo website
Everything a student needs — now in one place! During the course selection period on my.itmo.ru, you will build your individual educational program, sign up for electives and sports. Here you can also look up your class schedule, check your grades and finances, and submit e-requests.

📱my.itmo app
Download my.itmo app to make use of e-pass, check your class schedule and grades, and submit various e-requests from your smartphone.
🍏 App Store
🎮 Google Play

🗺 itmo.map app
We have to admit, some of our campuses are like labyrinths at first sight. That’s why there’s a whole app featuring detailed maps of ITMO buildings, floor to floor. And like every navigation app, it can build you a route from point A to point B!
🍏 App Store
🎮 Google Play

🖥 ISU
ISU is the university’s internal information system. In addition to all features from my.itmo, here you can get data to access campus Wi-Fi, upload your internship report, see your classmates’ birthdays, and much more. A little lifehack for your research inspiration: here you can also read theses of ITMO graduates.

#studentlife
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China’s automobile city ✈️ Russia’s cultural capital — Zhao Jiaqi’s story is a testament to her resilience and ambition.

Zhao’s plans after graduation? Here’s what she had to say:

After graduation, I will try to become a university teacher. In my opinion, this is a very good profession that is well respected around the world.


Read more about her exhilarating life in Russia in this week’s Student Spotlight 👈

#itmofaces
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Today is the final day of ITMO Enter offline! We’re glad to see our campuses livening up after the summer calmness 🌋
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AI is indeed everywhere! 🤖

At the recently concluded ITMO CONF 2024, experts gathered to explore AI’s transformative role in education, research, and business. From redefining thesis defenses to creating a startup-friendly environment, ITMO is pioneering in AI ethics and innovation.

Explore how ITMO is shaping the future with AI in our latest article on ITMO.NEWS 👈

#itmoinfo
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Are you an international ITMO student? Win a free bike rental for the upcoming Bike Ride with the Rector 🚴

Our long-lasting tradition is back with the first breath of autumn. Join us for our 20th anniversary bike ride next Tuesday!

🎁 One lucky international student will get a free bike for the day! If you’re in St. Petersburg already, join our giveaway!

The winner will be announced on Friday, September 6.

👕 Show your community spirit by wearing ITMO-branded clothing!

📆 September 10, 6 PM
📍 Entrance to Primorsky Victory Park (metro station Krestovsky Ostrov)
🔗 Register for the ride here

🚲 Don’t have a bike? Rent one

Participants: 7
Prizes: 1
Giveaway date: 19:00, 06.09.2024 MSK (completed)

The winners of the giveaway:
1. Michael Oladoye - 1hqgm7
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The dog days are in full swing! It is time to get outside, enjoy the crisp air, and explore the city — conveniently with the help of our guide 🍂

🎬 We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)
• Sep 5 | 3:45 PM | 370 - 480 RUB

For a thought-provoking evening, catch Lynne Ramsay’s We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011) this Thursday at Out Cinema — a gripping psychological thriller.

💛 Leningrad Rock ‘n’ Roll. Golden Age
• Sep 6 | 12 PM - 8 PM | Free

Immerse yourself in Leningrad’s rock ‘n’ roll scene this Friday at Art of Foto with a display showcasing Valentin Baranovsky’s photos of the city’s underground legends from the 1980s-1990s.

🐿 Squirrel fest
• Sep 7 | 12 PM - 5 PM | 200 RUB

Join the squirrel-themed fun at Pavlovsk Park with tours, tree planting, workshops, and more!

🥮 Autumn garden
• Sep 8 | 10 AM - 5 PM | 600 RUB

Don’t miss the Autumn Garden Fest at St. Petersburg Botanical Garden — a two-day celebration of seasonal crops, fall vibes, and outdoor fun!

See our article for more ideas 👈

#events
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