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Welcome to ITMO's official Telegram channel in English!

Got questions? You can reach us at @itmo_uni_dm
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🔎 Can’t find your favorite post? Use hashtags!👇

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

#aboutstpete — all about culture, history, art, and everything you need to know about St. Petersburg.
#itmoinfo — latest info about ITMO’s programs, achievements, events, and so much more.
#itmofaces — get to know the journeys of our students and staff through exclusive interviews.
#newsdigest — a digest of the latest and greatest ITMO news, posted every Friday.
#opportunities — scholarships, grants, exchange programs, they are all here!
#science — ITMO’s cutting-edge research served on a plate just for you!
#studentlife — it’s so much more than just studying, find out what else we do at ITMO.
#weekends — all you need to liven up your weekend in St. Petersburg.
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It’s Thursday, which means we’re ready to help you fill your calendar with next week’s most exciting activities. Among them are:

🖼 Exhibition: Drawings and Watercolours of the First Half of the 19th Century
• Oct 19 | 1-9 pm | 270-550 rubles

Explore breathy watercolors by some of the best 19th-century Russian artists in a variety of genres.

🏂 SNOWVISION Film Festival
• Oct 20 | 7:20 pm | 300 rubles

See snowboarding, alpine skiing, and, perhaps, winter itself in a new light with three different short films.

📸 Exhibition: Sergey Tolmachyov. The Perfect Moment
• Oct 21 | 10 am - 10 pm | 600-1,000 rubles

Here, water is transformed into mushrooms, flowers, and human-like figures thanks to the crafts of photographer Sergey Tolmachyov.

👜 Popcorn Market
• Oct 22 | 12-9 pm | Free

Add a touch of color to your daily life with this market of local brands traditionally held at Sevkabel Port.

Are you craving more? Discover more activities for next week in our full guide.

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Our new video-making competition closes in just 4 days! If you want to participate, here’s what you need to do:

✔️ Record a short video (max. 1 minute) in English or Russian, telling your story: why you chose to study at ITMO, in Russia, or in your program in particular. Personal experiences are welcome!
✔️ Stick to landscape (horizontal) format and remember to use a quiet location – for example, your room or one of ITMO’s coworking spaces 😉
✔️ Send your work to int.news@itmo.ru by October 23

Prizes to be won:

🥇 A chance to get your video showcased at an educational fair + a certificate to ITMO.STORE
🥈 An ITMO mug + ITMO passport case
🥉 An ITMO passport case + ID wristband

We’ll choose three lucky winners on October 25. Keep your eyes peeled!
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This time, the news digest is indeed very geeky. From scientific breakthroughs to nerdy board games, it has something for everyone. Dive in!

🩺 ITMO scientists have proposed a new approach to treat atrial fibrillation (arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat) using AI-powered algorithms. 3D printed cardiac tissues are no more a fiction!

💻 Sergei Petrenko, the head of Innopolis University’s Center for Information Security, recently spoke at a conference on information security in St. Petersburg. He revealed some new information security challenges and threats!

🎲 How good are you at board games? ITMO’s GEEKMO student club offers you the chance to try out some of the 100+ games in their collection, including some developed at ITMO!

📫 Remember postcards? That was how people maintained friendship before we had social media. If you are interested, you can still join this bustling international community. Here’s how.

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Want to learn a thing or two about Russia, but textbooks or lectures don’t sound appealing? 🤓

We’ve got you covered! Check out our list of the best documentaries for a few relaxing and educational evenings. Find links to the films in our article.
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ITMO University pinned «🔎 Can’t find your favorite post? Use hashtags!👇 To help you navigate and find the info you need, we include hashtags in our posts. Here they are: #aboutstpete — all about culture, history, art, and everything you need to know about St. Petersburg. #itmoinfo…»
Over on our VK page, we’ve shared another exciting destination for anyone craving a short but exciting weekend trip from St. Pete 🎒

Head over there to plan your next outing!
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Learn more about nanophotonics and biosensing for free 📖

ITMO’s Faculty of Physics invites Master’s and PhD students, as well as scientists and biosensing experts, to join the School on Biosensing, which will take place on November 20-21 on the Lomonosova campus.

The School of Biosensing is two days of lectures on everything: from the fundamentals to the latest advances in nanophotonics and biosensing, as well as expert talks on modern scientific challenges.

🇬🇧 Working language: English
💵 Fee: free
✉️ Application deadline: November 13, 2023
🔗 Discover more here

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Mohammad Asiful from Bangladesh recently embarked on an exciting journey as a new student at ITMO. Currently learning Russian in the Foundation Program, Asif will soon pursue a Bachelor’s in computer systems and technologies.

"I used to go through both ITMO’s websites and social media accounts, especially the ones in English (Telegram, Twitter, VK). They helped me learn a lot about ITMO and the student life here," says Asiful.

Learn more about his skills, dreams, and aspirations in today’s Student Spotlight.

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