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Pictures from the Foundation Program graduation πŸ“·

On June 27, ITMO celebrated the graduation of its Foundation Program students. We are excited to share pictures from the event by Megabyte Media.

Check out this folder to find your photos πŸ‘ˆ

Don’t forget to share this post with your fellow graduates!
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Are you making the most of your summer? Check with our bingo πŸ’

Even if you have some blank spaces, there’s still a whole month left to fill them in! Make use of our summer guide to St. Petersburg, packed with insights into the best things to do in the city πŸ‘ˆ

#stp
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We wanted to make a meme for this post, but we felt too old for trends πŸ˜”

…just like the landmarks of St. Petersburg that we explore in our latest story! Let’s put on our historian hats and turn our attention to the city’s oldest:

πŸ“• Bookshops
🌳 Trees
🍩 Donut shops
πŸ’€ Cemeteries
🏨 …and more

#stp
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Hone your Russian – be your best self – and buy some warm socks ✈️

Discover a collection of insider tips from those who have done it all – our international students!

To learn how you can make the most of your study abroad experience, read the full article on ITMO.NEWS πŸ‘ˆ

#studentlife
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Realism of the Unseen – a new exhibition by ITMO Art & Science students πŸ‘

On display at the showcase are 20+ projects by first-year students of ITMO’s Art & Science Master’s program. The works, created in the media of biodesign, live materials, robotics, and digital worlds, include: a sculpture that turns alive, a digital memory box, a robot artist, and other interactive objects.

What is digital immortality? Can we discover new means of communication between animals and humans? How – and why – can you try on some bacterial makeup? Find out in our story or by visiting the exhibition yourself πŸ”Ž

πŸ“† Until August 11, 2024
πŸ“ AIR space, Birzhevaya Liniya 16
🎫 Free entrance, get your ticket here

#itmo
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Happy birthday to Harry Potter πŸ§™β€β™‚οΈ

While the legendary wizard is turning 44 (😳) today, our love for this universe is truly timeless!

Let’s conjure up some ITMO magic and imagine what our university would look like if it were part of the Wizarding World 🏰
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Despite the gray skies over St. Petersburg today, the upcoming week is anything but dull πŸ˜Άβ€πŸŒ«οΈ

πŸ–Ό Event Horizon
β€’ Aug 1 | 10 AM - 6:30 PM | Free

From conventional oil painting to VR, take a stroll in the park and catch Sergey Belousov’s exhibition at Yelagin Island’s Konyushenny building.

πŸ’ƒ Ali Alışır In Motion
β€’ Aug 2 | 11 AM - 11 PM | 700 - 1000 RUB

Turkish artist Ali Alışır’s ongoing exhibition explores form and cognition through two equally unusual series of artworks.

πŸ«• Intelligent Flea Market
β€’ Aug 3 | 12 PM - 10 PM | Free

Our beloved flea market is now set up in big white tents near the sea at Sevkabel Port. Expect the usual mix of creative local brands, delicacies, clothes, jewelry, a fun DJ set, and DIY workshops.

🎺 Violet Stompers. Jazz Sunday
β€’ Aug 4 | 8 PM | 700 RUB

Led by young saxophonist Violetta Potapova, this jazz collective celebrates the Golden Age of Swing from the 1960s. Immerse yourself in the era and enjoy!

For the week’s other events, go here πŸ‘ˆ

#events
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ITMO’s Faculty of Physics invites you to the Biophotonics School πŸ“’

This exciting 3-day event will feature lectures and discussions on biophotonics, including biosensing, drug delivery, photothermal and photodynamic therapy, and light-biology interactions.

πŸ—“ November 11-13
πŸ“ ITMO University, Lomonosova St. 9, St. Petersburg
πŸ“š Format: offline
πŸ—£ Language: English

For more info, click here πŸ‘ˆ

#opportunities
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Catch up on the latest at ITMO! From groundbreaking research to insider tips from international students, here’s a quick roundup of the week’s top stories πŸ‘‡

πŸ† In 2024, 681 winners of academic competitions enrolled at ITMO University without entrance exams β€” the highest number in St. Petersburg and one of the best in Russia.

🌟 Researchers at ITMO University have developed a cheaper and quicker method of producing anti-forgery protection tags using magnet-sensitive photon crystals.

πŸš€ Budding entrepreneurs at ITMO can turn their ideas into income with the help of ITMO Accelerator – thanks to quality mentorship, funding opportunities, and more!

And here are two more posts that we thought are worth revisiting:

πŸ‘ First-year students of ITMO’s Art & Science program are showcasing over 20 innovative projects in the media of biodesign, live materials, and digital worlds at the AIR space, Birzhevaya Liniya 16. Register and visit for free until August 11.

🌍 From honing your Russian to gearing up for the winter, learn from ITMO’s international students how you can the make the most of your study-abroad experience in Russia.

#newsdigest
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The summer school season has finished at ITMO πŸ†

Participants from all over the world, including China, Algeria, and the USA have completed our short-term programs. While one group of students was mastering Russian language, others were extending their knowledge in machine learning.

We look forward to seeing them apply their newfound knowledge soon!
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