Even during the summer holidays, our weekly digest is full of discoveries. Check it out!

📚 ITMO’s Master’s program Deep Learning and Generative AI has been certified by AI Alliance and recommended as an example to be implemented at other universities.

🧫 ITMO researchers have developed DNA constructs that can detect different cancer marker concentrations in cells and make targeted cancer therapy more accurate, efficient, and safe.

✨ For the first time ever, this year’s ITMO Family Day was combined with the graduation party. Read how it went!

And some of our posts not to miss:

🎾 For your active lifestyle, here are top spots to practice sports in the open air for free or a donation.

👨‍🏫 On July 26, the Laboratory for Generative Design of Molecular Machines is holding a lecture on quantum machine learning in English!

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Poetic map of the world 📜

This weekend, we invite you on a poetic journey around the world with talented students of ITMO’s summer school and special guests!

All attendees can share poems from their home countries! If you’re a poet yourself, we’d love to hear your works, both in their original language and translated 🎤

In addition to the on-site event, there’s going to be a Zoom broadcast, so your friends around the world can join the gathering, too!

📅 July 20, 6 pm
📍 Lomonosova St. 9, ITMO Place (3220) or online
🔗 Register via the link

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We hope you can never relate to this post 🛁

Besides sunbathing, swimming, and gorging on fruits and berries, there’s another, less pleasant staple of Russian summer – surviving the hot water shutoff. For a week or two, bathers around the nation must adjust to icy showers or use their wits to come up other solutions.

Why does it happen and what are some life hacks to stay warm and clean? Let’s find out in our story 🐳

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ITMO trains best AI specialists in Russia – just in case you needed more proof 🏆

Recently, the AI Alliance association published its second ranking of Russian universities working in the field of AI. Once again, ITMO took a spot among the leaders, alongside the HSE and MIPT. In total, the organization evaluated 207 universities.

Why does ITMO implement AI subjects not only for programmers? Read more here 👈

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Be your own tour guide in St. Petersburg 😎

Who needs a guide when you can explore the depth of history yourself? Our recent story features four resources to help you explore the city:

🧱 CityWalls

The site’s community is constantly collecting data about every single building and monument in the city: historical photos and illustrations, plans, general info, and interesting fats. Streets, architects, styles, and historical periods – choose any category to organize your search.

Don’t be discouraged by its “non-modern” look – this is a gem and a primary source for exploring the city through architecture.

🏚 How old is this house

Peel off the architectural layers with this map that shows the age of buildings in St. Pete. Thanks to the color markings, you can discern between the historic areas and modern blocks. By clicking on a building, you’ll even see the name of its architect and the style.

Want to add a bit of fun? We dare you to find your house on the map without any hint in just one take!

🗺 Wikimapia

This geographic online encyclopedia marks objects around the whole world. There’s unique info about streets, districts, local folklore, and what’s especially interesting, natural objects. So, this is where you can also read more about a lake or a hill you’re planning your hiking route to.

📸 PastVu

Get to know the city by looking at its old pictures! The website is map-based, allowing you to navigate through different areas and discover historical images of St. Petersburg, and even features info about the angle from which each photo was taken.

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Meet Abhuluimen Hilary Ehizua from Nigeria 🇳🇬

Currently getting his Bachelor’s degree in mechatronics and robotics at ITMO, he’s also passionate about basketball and dreams of launching his own electronics company!

Before joining the program, he took a year to learn Russian language at ITMO:

… my program is taught in Russian, but thanks to the training I received in the first year as part of the Foundation Program, I am able to grasp my lectures well. These classes were so interesting; I got to learn a new language with so many students from different parts of the world.

Why does he prefer Moscow to St. Petersburg and how does he feel about Russian winter? Discover this and more in the interview 👈

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What will you find around St. Petersburg this week? A bevy of epic events!

🌌 Space of Time
• Until Aug 4 | 10 AM - 8 PM | 250 RUB for students

This exhibition at the Levashovsky Bread Factory delves into the phenomenon of time in new media and highlights the importance of contemplation.

💎 Contemporary Gemstone Carving
• Until Dec 31 | 11 AM - 8 PM | Free for students

Explore an eye-catching collection of 35+ meticulous creations by modern-day Russian and German masters at the Hermitage’s General Staff Building

🇬🇧 English Speaking Club at Community
• Jul 27 | 2 PM | 200 rubles

The speaking club of New Holland island is meeting to talk all about superlatives and exaggeration – and why we love using them so badly.

⚓️ Navy Day​
• Jul 28 | 10 AM - 11:30 PM | Free

The celebration will include a marine parade in the day and other festive activities by night, from performances to a firework show. All museums associated with Russian Navy history are free that day.

More events in the guide 👈

#weekends

A summer school in Russian language and culture is taking place at ITMO!

We stopped by to chat with the participants and learn why they chose Russian over other languages 🎤

It’s time for news of the week! Make sure you don’t forget to read our recent updates 😉

📃 Yandex is launching its first practice-driven PhD program in AI – and ITMO is one of the program’s first partners.

🤝 ITMO researchers have conducted a large-scale study on the demand for soft skills among employers. Discover the most important competencies for young job seekers.

🧠 For World Brain Day, we’ve explored the latest trends in neuroscience, including synchronized brains.

🥼 Recently, the 13th SCAMT Workshop Week wrapped up at ITMO. Learn more about its participants and their projects in chemistry, biology, and IT.

And a short recap from this week’s feed:

🏆 For the second time in the row, ITMO tops AI Alliance ranking of universities in AI.

👣 When weather calls for long walks, use these tools to become your own tour guide in St. Petersburg

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