Before you get into the weekend mood, here’s what you need to recap about ITMO and its activities!

🧑‍💻 VK and ITMO surveyed Russian ML specialists and AI developers to uncover what drives their career choices and who they see as leaders in their industry.

🔒 The demand for AI information security experts surged by 30%, but there is a lack of trained specialists on the market. Learn more about ITMO and Raft’s jointly launched lab meant to fill this gap.

🧬 ITMO researchers have produced the first AI-driven platform to detect nanoparticles that target harmful bacteria while sparing the beneficial ones.

🗣 Ever heard of Russia’s rarest languages? Some are spoken by just one person, including a language linked to the Vikings!

And we invite you to revisit this post, one more time 🔽

📒 ITMO and Sberbank offer guides to help first-year students and parents navigate the challenges of moving to a new city and culture smoothly.

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AI is everywhere 👻

That’s the theme of ITMO CONF, which took place at Nikolskiye Ryady today. How does AI unite science, education, and innovation? Watch the event’s broadcast here to find out (in Russian).

ITMO has been actively implementing AI in many fields. Let’s explore some recent AI-powered projects across various fields at the university:

🔎 Assess classroom capacity
ITMO Lens, a video analytics service, is already implemented at the university to evaluate classroom capacity through video feeds.

🌿 Discover new laws of nature
The digital tool EPDE by scientists from the Laboratory for Composite AI can identify new laws of nature. It articulates its findings through mathematical equations and suggests potential solutions, advancing our understanding of natural phenomena.

🧬 Identify anti-cancer nanoparticles
ITMO SCAMT chemists have developed an AI-based platform that identifies nanoparticles with selective cytotoxicity to cancer cells. This innovation aims to minimize the side effects associated with cancer treatments.

🥼 Open new labs
At the laboratory of Generative Design of Enzymes and Aptamers launched earlier this year, researchers will develop AI-based tools for creating molecular machines.

🤝 Create international alliances
During the visit of China’s Minister of Education, Huai Jinpeng, ITMO Rector Vladimir Vasilyev proposed the establishment of a Russian-Chinese AI alliance. This organization will facilitate cooperation among top professionals from both countries.

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The new academic year has officially kicked off 🎉

What awaits you there? The first three words you see in the picture will predict your year at ITMO.

Share your discoveries in the comments below👇

China’s automobile city ✈️ Russia’s cultural capital — Zhao Jiaqi’s story is a testament to her resilience and ambition.

Zhao’s plans after graduation? Here’s what she had to say:

After graduation, I will try to become a university teacher. In my opinion, this is a very good profession that is well respected around the world.

Read more about her exhilarating life in Russia in this week’s Student Spotlight 👈

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Today is the final day of ITMO Enter offline! We’re glad to see our campuses livening up after the summer calmness 🌋

Are you an international ITMO student? Win a free bike rental for the upcoming Bike Ride with the Rector 🚴

Our long-lasting tradition is back with the first breath of autumn. Join us for our 20th anniversary bike ride next Tuesday!

🎁 One lucky international student will get a free bike for the day! If you’re in St. Petersburg already, join our giveaway!

The winner will be announced on Friday, September 6.

👕 Show your community spirit by wearing ITMO-branded clothing!

📆 September 10, 6 PM
📍 Entrance to Primorsky Victory Park (metro station Krestovsky Ostrov)
🔗 Register for the ride here

🚲 Don’t have a bike? Rent one

Participants: 7
Prizes: 1
Giveaway date: 19:00, 06.09.2024 MSK (completed)

The winners of the giveaway:
1. Michael Oladoye - 1hqgm7

The dog days are in full swing! It is time to get outside, enjoy the crisp air, and explore the city — conveniently with the help of our guide 🍂

🎬 We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)
• Sep 5 | 3:45 PM | 370 - 480 RUB

For a thought-provoking evening, catch Lynne Ramsay’s We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011) this Thursday at Out Cinema — a gripping psychological thriller.

💛 Leningrad Rock ‘n’ Roll. Golden Age
• Sep 6 | 12 PM - 8 PM | Free

Immerse yourself in Leningrad’s rock ‘n’ roll scene this Friday at Art of Foto with a display showcasing Valentin Baranovsky’s photos of the city’s underground legends from the 1980s-1990s.

🐿 Squirrel fest
• Sep 7 | 12 PM - 5 PM | 200 RUB

Join the squirrel-themed fun at Pavlovsk Park with tours, tree planting, workshops, and more!

🥮 Autumn garden
• Sep 8 | 10 AM - 5 PM | 600 RUB

Don’t miss the Autumn Garden Fest at St. Petersburg Botanical Garden — a two-day celebration of seasonal crops, fall vibes, and outdoor fun!

See our article for more ideas 👈

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The call for international academic exchange is now open 📢

There are more than 45 universities in 25 countries around the world to choose from! Students who pass the interview will be able to enter a competition for financial aid during their stay abroad.

Who can participate

• Master’s students
• Bachelor’s/Specialist’s students, starting with their second year of studies

You can see the complete list of ITMO’s partner universities here. Before applying for exchange, don’t forget to discuss your choice of universities with the head or coordinator of your program.

How to apply

To participate in the semester exchange program, you need to submit your application via ISU using your @niuitmo.ru email address with the following files:

• a video CV
• proof of your proficiency in the language of instruction (at least B2)

❗️ Application deadline: September 20, 2:59 pm (GMT+3)

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact ITMO’s Academic Mobility Support Office at outgoing@itmo.ru or ask them at an online consultation in Teams.

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Stay in the loop with ITMO! From groundbreaking research to must-attend events, here’s your complete roundup of this week’s hottest news 🗞

📊 80 young scientists from across the country joined the Summer with AIRI school on AI at ITMO. The event concluded with 25 projects defenses, with winners moving forward to work with experienced researchers.

🌪 ITMO physicists Dmitry Shcherbinin and Semyon Rudyi explain how chaos aids in weather prediction and advanced diagnostics tools.

🧠 Who are theoretical physicists? Discover how pens and papers help physicists tackle complex challenges and drive innovation.

And now, some events that we just can’t let you miss 📅

💃 Welcome the new academic year at ITMO GO! Join first-year students on September 7 at A2 nightclub for an unforgettable concert and the ITMOtion Night afterparty!

🚴 International students, win a free bike rental for the 20th Bike Ride with the Rector. Enter our giveaway for a chance to win a free bike and ride along ITMO’s rector!

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