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🎵 Do you remember the 21st night of September? 🎵

If you feel like the first fall month is slipping through your fingers, let’s keep it with us a little longer by adding a little cultural outing to each day – here’s our guide to a week full of learning, walks, and excitement.

#weekends
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🔭 Today is International Astronomy Day — the perfect occasion for you to grab your telescopes and stargaze! But before you get lost in the constellations, take a look at this week’s top news.

☕️ Imagine an AI-enabled coffee vending machine that can describe the taste of coffee grains. That’s exactly what the researchers at ITMO’s Infochemistry Scientific Center are working on.

🩺 New compounds have been developed by researchers at ITMO which can specifically target cancer cells and induce apoptosis. Tests on cervical tumors have produced promising results.

🏆 ITMO’s team were named champions at the recently concluded 13th annual information security competition VolgaCTF in Samara.

💻 Over 30 new courses have been launched on our very own online educational platform, ITMO/Online. Some of them are free, as well! Check them out.

🎲 Developers of the open-source game engine Nau have announced their strategic partnership with ITMO; the game engine will be used in the university’s curricula and in the development of educational content.

#newsdigest
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Move by Nature 🌿

The ITMO Art & Science Center invites you to a new science art exhibition that explores relationships between art, ecology, and modern technologies.

The event is part of Creative Labs, a joint project of Gazprombank, FC Zenit, and the studio Gonzo:Research&Art. The showcase will feature works created by lab’s participants under the expert guidance of ITMO, Stain studio, and Gonzo:Research&Art.

📆 September 23-26
📍 Birzhevaya Liniya 16
🚪 Free entrance; sign up here

#weekends
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Have you been to Moscow yet? 🪆

Well, what if we said that you can get a taste of it right here in St. Petersburg? In this article, we’ll guide you through five iconic and hidden locations where you can feel Moscovite in the northern capital.

#aboutstpete
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This information is for international students traveling to Russia ⚠️

As per the law, international students must complete a medical examination upon arrival within the first 90 days to avoid expulsion from the country.

📍 The procedure takes place at Krasnogo Tekstilshchika St. 10-12B

📃 Bring the following documents:

• Your passport
• A translation of your passport into Russian (if you don’t have any, you can have it done on the spot for free)
• Migration card
• Registration card

💉 Here, you’ll undergo medical tests:

• General questionnaire (in Russian)
• Blood and urine sample collection for biochemical testing
• Fluorography (chest X-ray)
• Miscellaneous examinations by a physician

🖐 After that, you’ll be able to register your fingerprints and photograph.

Upon completing all the steps, you will be provided with a green card and your medical exam result within a period of 2-3 weeks.

❗️ The medical exam result is valid for only 1 year; after that, the procedure must be repeated.
❗️ The green card is valid for 10 years.

And that’s all that you need to remember when you are traveling to Russia for the first time. Were we able to explain the process? If you have any more questions, ask them in the comments below.

You will also receive more details and guidance from the Migration Services Office upon arrival.

📍 Lomonosova St. 9, room 2139d
📧 omu@itmo.ru
📞 +7 (812) 607-04-61

#itmoinfo
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Our students are not just dedicated learners – they’re also passionate athletes ⚽️

This weekend, ITMO’s international team won the silver in a basketball tournament featuring international students from all over St. Petersburg! Congratulations on this well-deserved victory!
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Meet Abdullah Sharabati, who came to Russia all the way from Saudi Arabia in search of opportunities. And guess what, he did find what he was looking for!

“I decided to avail myself of the Russian government scholarship and come to Russia for higher education. It was the best decision of my life because I feel like my life has just started,” says Abdullah.

In spite of challenges, Abdullah has been able to fulfill many of his aspirations – and now he is aiming for greater glories. Read on to learn more about his life, dreams, and journey.

#itmofaces
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Planning to launch your business in the Latin America market? If you take this online course, you might be able to realize your dream 💼

Universidad del Rosario (Colombia) is inviting ITMO students to participate in an e-certification program titled Doing Business in LATAM.

💻 Format: online
🔖 Credits: 12 UR credits / 20.4 ECTS

💠 Courses:
• Geopolitics in LATAM
• Global Marketing
• Latin American Cultural Diversity
• International Trade
• International Business Management

🇬🇧 Language: English
❗️ Deadline: October 15, 2023

📄 Documents needed:
• ID document (e.g., passport)
• Academic transcript
• B1 English Proficiency Certificate
• Letter of nomination from ITMO

For more information, contact outgoing@itmo.ru

🔗 Apply here
✍️ Application tutorial
#opportunities
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Which one are you today?
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Need some help 🐱
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Ready to help others 💪
Head here for support 🤝

You probably already use my.itmo to keep track of your schedule and as a campus pass. But did you know there’s also a special section where you can seek mutual help? The scope of topics is not limited to academic life: you can look for a tutor or a study buddy, sell stuff, or ask for advice from more experienced students. Sometimes, you might even stumble upon job openings here!

To submit your request, go to the app → Service → Communication → Mutual Help. Feel free to comment on others’ requests if you feel there’s something you can share! ✉️

#studyatitmo
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If you’re someone who loves planning ahead, then this post is for you 📆

Over the course of the next seven days, the city will be brimming with exciting events. From photography exhibitions and Shakespeare on the big screen to a parade of vintage trams, there’s something for everyone. What’s your pick?

#weekends
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How do you become a scientist? Step 1: Watch more movies👩‍🔬

It’s more than clear that people are eager to learn about science and the people behind it. We’ve put together a list of great – and often underappreciated – movies you should see if you’re craving more stories about the scholarly types.
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🐈 Curiosity doesn’t kill the cat. In fact, it’s a sign of courage, intelligence, and growth – now there’s a quote fit for Ask a Stupid Question Day. If you want to feel a little less silly today, catch up the news of the week!

👨‍🎓 The I Am a Professional competition is now accepting applications. Find out all the necessary details about the contest here.

💻 Physicists from ITMO have been studying the formation of single-photon emitters, which are key components of quantum communication and computation devices. Learn more.

🤖 Specialists from ITMO University and Tatneft have launched Akela, an AI-powered assistant called that can provide professional consulting in Russian.

✈️ For our new international students, we understand that adapting to a new country can be a difficult task. To help you out, Daxta, an international student from India, has penned her experience as an international student. A very helpful read indeed!

#newsdigest
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There are several things that come better in pairs: studies and coworking spaces, coffee and buns, fall and the desire to stay indoors. Are science and memes the case? 😏

Just like anyone these days, we can’t resist a good meme: they are funny, concise, and can often say more than a thousand words. But can their power be harnessed for good – for instance, in science communication?

To shed light on this intriguing topic, we reached out to Tatiana Melenteva, the chief editor at ITMO’s Center for Science Communication. Look what we found out!
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