Global urbanism: how Gulf cities are reshaping the Middle East 🌆
What connects Doha’s futuristic skyscrapers, monumental museums, and ancient quarters?
Join the open lecture by ITMO Fellow professor Ali A. Alraouf — a leading architect and urbanist from Qatar — to:
• Discover how knowledge is becoming the new “oil” for Arab megacities
• Peek behind the scenes of World Expo and FIFA and see how mega-events reshape entire cities
• Learn how urban identity is crafted — where tradition meets high-tech vision
🗣 Language of instruction: English
📅 May 19, 11:30 AM
📍 Kronverksky Pr. 49, room 1419
🔗 Register here
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What connects Doha’s futuristic skyscrapers, monumental museums, and ancient quarters?
Join the open lecture by ITMO Fellow professor Ali A. Alraouf — a leading architect and urbanist from Qatar — to:
• Discover how knowledge is becoming the new “oil” for Arab megacities
• Peek behind the scenes of World Expo and FIFA and see how mega-events reshape entire cities
• Learn how urban identity is crafted — where tradition meets high-tech vision
🗣 Language of instruction: English
📅 May 19, 11:30 AM
📍 Kronverksky Pr. 49, room 1419
🔗 Register here
#events
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Registration for ITMO Family Day is now open! 💜
Sign up here to secure your spot at the highlight of the summer – ITMO’s very own festival and graduation ceremony.
You can bring friends and family, as well! Just remember to create an ITMO ID for each guest. For guests under 14, simply provide their name and date of birth.
The countdown is on! We look forward to seeing you on July 12 at 300th Anniversary Park!⬅️
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Sign up here to secure your spot at the highlight of the summer – ITMO’s very own festival and graduation ceremony.
You can bring friends and family, as well! Just remember to create an ITMO ID for each guest. For guests under 14, simply provide their name and date of birth.
The countdown is on! We look forward to seeing you on July 12 at 300th Anniversary Park!
#events
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From heroes in art to boats and beats – here’s what’s up in St. Pete this week 👇
🐕🦺 The Lives of Remarkable Dogs
• May 16 | 10 AM - 6 PM | 800-1200 RUB
Explore how dogs have been immortalized in Russian art, from portraits and landscapes to sculptures and coins.
🗿 Night of Museums
• May 17 | 6 PM - 6 AM | 300-750 RUB
Celebrate the Night of Museums with live music, talks, and hero-themed exhibits all across the city – don’t wait to get your ticket!
⛵️ Radio yachting
• May 18 | 10 AM - 7 PM | Free
Try your hand at radio-controlled boat racing and sailor’s knots this weekend at New Holland Island.
🎖 Leningrad. Meeting Victory
• May 19 | 10 AM - 9 PM | Free
Feel the wartime spirit of Leningrad through 120+ powerful images and artworks that capture the city during and after its historic siege.
For more weekend wins, head to ITMO.NEWS and check out the full list of events! 👈
#events
🐕🦺 The Lives of Remarkable Dogs
• May 16 | 10 AM - 6 PM | 800-1200 RUB
Explore how dogs have been immortalized in Russian art, from portraits and landscapes to sculptures and coins.
🗿 Night of Museums
• May 17 | 6 PM - 6 AM | 300-750 RUB
Celebrate the Night of Museums with live music, talks, and hero-themed exhibits all across the city – don’t wait to get your ticket!
⛵️ Radio yachting
• May 18 | 10 AM - 7 PM | Free
Try your hand at radio-controlled boat racing and sailor’s knots this weekend at New Holland Island.
🎖 Leningrad. Meeting Victory
• May 19 | 10 AM - 9 PM | Free
Feel the wartime spirit of Leningrad through 120+ powerful images and artworks that capture the city during and after its historic siege.
For more weekend wins, head to ITMO.NEWS and check out the full list of events! 👈
#events
This week at ITMO: drones take flight, science earns global applause, and more! Check them all out 👇
🛩 ITMO teams up with Geoscan to launch a student bureau for design and testing of autonomous aircraft – opening this September!
🌟 ITMO’s nanophotonics session named the best out of 119 at PIERS 2025 in Abu Dhabi – global recognition for cutting-edge science!
🧠 With 5.5 million diabetes cases in Russia, early diagnostics matter more than ever – ITMO Fellow Dr. Yuri Rykov is on a mission to revolutionize diagnostics with AI. Learn how.
And now, two key posts from last week:
🎉 Registration for ITMO Family Day is now open! Join the summer’s most heartwarming celebration on July 12 at 300th Anniversary Park – bring your loved ones!
📋 Are you an international student? Help us make your ITMO journey smoother by filling out this short arrival survey – your voice matters!
#newsdigest
🛩 ITMO teams up with Geoscan to launch a student bureau for design and testing of autonomous aircraft – opening this September!
🌟 ITMO’s nanophotonics session named the best out of 119 at PIERS 2025 in Abu Dhabi – global recognition for cutting-edge science!
🧠 With 5.5 million diabetes cases in Russia, early diagnostics matter more than ever – ITMO Fellow Dr. Yuri Rykov is on a mission to revolutionize diagnostics with AI. Learn how.
And now, two key posts from last week:
🎉 Registration for ITMO Family Day is now open! Join the summer’s most heartwarming celebration on July 12 at 300th Anniversary Park – bring your loved ones!
📋 Are you an international student? Help us make your ITMO journey smoother by filling out this short arrival survey – your voice matters!
#newsdigest
Read the original in English VS boost your Russian with a translation ↔️
With Alpina Digital Library, you can choose your fighter! Alongside books written in or translated to Russian, the service offers a wide range of literature in English.
For this post, the ITMO Library team has picked the top fiction – thrilling, mysterious, implausible stories, available in both languages.📖
✅ Get access to Alpina Digital with this tutorial.
With Alpina Digital Library, you can choose your fighter! Alongside books written in or translated to Russian, the service offers a wide range of literature in English.
For this post, the ITMO Library team has picked the top fiction – thrilling, mysterious, implausible stories, available in both languages.
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This post will reduce your screen time 🕙
Over the long weekend, our team decided to explore the wild world beyond the screens… through hobbies. We each picked one – from cycling to knitting – and ventured into the unknown.
Did it help us disconnect from our devices? Discover our results and experiences in this story!
Do you have a digital detox hobby?
😎 — Absolutely
🤓 — I’m looking for one
👨💻 — I’m chronically online
Over the long weekend, our team decided to explore the wild world beyond the screens… through hobbies. We each picked one – from cycling to knitting – and ventured into the unknown.
Did it help us disconnect from our devices? Discover our results and experiences in this story!
Do you have a digital detox hobby?
😎 — Absolutely
🤓 — I’m looking for one
👨💻 — I’m chronically online
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ITMO researcher nominated for Forbes Russia 30 Under 30 🌠
Nikita Serov, the head of ITMO’s Generative Design of Enzymes and Aptamers Lab, has been nominated for the prestigious award in the Science & Technology category. He and his team are pioneering AI-driven tools for design of molecular machines — nanoscale devices that can accelerate chemical reactions, selectively bind molecules, and even function as bioprocessors. These innovations are opening new prospects for personalized medicine and diagnostic devices.
Cheer him on — cast your vote here 👈
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Nikita Serov, the head of ITMO’s Generative Design of Enzymes and Aptamers Lab, has been nominated for the prestigious award in the Science & Technology category. He and his team are pioneering AI-driven tools for design of molecular machines — nanoscale devices that can accelerate chemical reactions, selectively bind molecules, and even function as bioprocessors. These innovations are opening new prospects for personalized medicine and diagnostic devices.
Cheer him on — cast your vote here 👈
#itmoinfo
Don’t miss out on these Russian TV series! 📺
From vampires-turned-detectives to punk biopics and the wild eighties, here are six recent Russian series to check out.
Discover where to watch them in this article 👀
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From vampires-turned-detectives to punk biopics and the wild eighties, here are six recent Russian series to check out.
Discover where to watch them in this article 👀
#russia
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Feel the beat of Brazil – right here at ITMO 🇧🇷
Join us for an unforgettable night of live music, vibrant moves, and tropical vibes! Together with ITMO Dance and the Forró ao Vivo dance school, we’re bringing you the spirit of a true Brazilian festa:
✨ A fun & friendly atmosphere
✨ A masterclass in Forró – a lively partner dance you’ll learn to the rhythm of live music
✨ A stunning display of capoeira – the unique fusion of martial arts and dance
✨ Plus, a chance to give capoeira a try yourself!
We’ll end the night with a fiery dance party where you can let loose and show off your moves to some classic Brazilian beats!
📍 Lomonosova St. 9, room 2202 (Church Hall) 🗓 May 25, 5:00 PM
🔗 Click here to register now
#events
Join us for an unforgettable night of live music, vibrant moves, and tropical vibes! Together with ITMO Dance and the Forró ao Vivo dance school, we’re bringing you the spirit of a true Brazilian festa:
✨ A fun & friendly atmosphere
✨ A masterclass in Forró – a lively partner dance you’ll learn to the rhythm of live music
✨ A stunning display of capoeira – the unique fusion of martial arts and dance
✨ Plus, a chance to give capoeira a try yourself!
We’ll end the night with a fiery dance party where you can let loose and show off your moves to some classic Brazilian beats!
📍 Lomonosova St. 9, room 2202 (Church Hall) 🗓 May 25, 5:00 PM
🔗 Click here to register now
#events