🇾🇪 Walid Al-Haidri came to Russia from Yemen as a student and has now built a thriving career in AI and biomedical engineering at ITMO.
From mastering Russian to working on cutting-edge science, he’s done it all. Describing his project at ITMO, Walid says:
Read his story in our latest Staff Spotlight!
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From mastering Russian to working on cutting-edge science, he’s done it all. Describing his project at ITMO, Walid says:
I am developing AI models that can interpret MRI data. My teammates and I are working on algorithms that can process images produced by MRI and detect any early signs of abnormalities.
Read his story in our latest Staff Spotlight!
#itmofaces
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What are this autumn’s most aesthetic spots in St. Petersburg? 🍂
We’ve rustled the leaves and put together locations in the city and outside it that shine even brighter in fall colors. Get your camera ready – and yourself camera-ready, here’s where to catch the beauty before November strikes.
#stp
We’ve rustled the leaves and put together locations in the city and outside it that shine even brighter in fall colors. Get your camera ready – and yourself camera-ready, here’s where to catch the beauty before November strikes.
#stp
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🤘 Fall is in full swing and St. Petersburg is buzzing with events! Take a look:
🎤 Noble Talks: Live Long: How Discoveries Help to Look at Diseases Differently
• Oct 18 | 7:30 PM | Free
At this Friday’s Noble Talks, ITMO experts discuss modern medicine, new diseases, and preventive care.
🎬 IFF Message to Man 2024: Soviet Animation. Part 1
• Oct 19 | 1 PM | 250 RUB
Explore the legacy of Soyuzmultfilm with a screening of 13 shorts by the celebrated animation studio.
🎣 Market by the Sea
• Oct 20 | 12 PM - 9 PM | Free
The popular Market by the Sea returns to Sevkabel Port, featuring 150+ brands, local foods, and a fun-filled fall-themed shopping experience.
🎹 Concert: Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Handel, and Debussy
• Oct 22 | 8 PM | 500 - 1300 RUB
Experience the evergreen music of Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Handel, and Debussy at the St. Petersburg Philharmonia, performed by the Youth Chamber Orchestra under Yaroslav Zaboyarkin’s direction
For more ideas, read our full guide on ITMO.NEWS 👈
#events
🎤 Noble Talks: Live Long: How Discoveries Help to Look at Diseases Differently
• Oct 18 | 7:30 PM | Free
At this Friday’s Noble Talks, ITMO experts discuss modern medicine, new diseases, and preventive care.
🎬 IFF Message to Man 2024: Soviet Animation. Part 1
• Oct 19 | 1 PM | 250 RUB
Explore the legacy of Soyuzmultfilm with a screening of 13 shorts by the celebrated animation studio.
🎣 Market by the Sea
• Oct 20 | 12 PM - 9 PM | Free
The popular Market by the Sea returns to Sevkabel Port, featuring 150+ brands, local foods, and a fun-filled fall-themed shopping experience.
🎹 Concert: Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Handel, and Debussy
• Oct 22 | 8 PM | 500 - 1300 RUB
Experience the evergreen music of Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Handel, and Debussy at the St. Petersburg Philharmonia, performed by the Youth Chamber Orchestra under Yaroslav Zaboyarkin’s direction
For more ideas, read our full guide on ITMO.NEWS 👈
#events
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Of Depth and Smoothness: In a Realm of Screens 📺
This isn’t the title of an arthouse movie, but an exhibition by ITMO’s Art & Science Center and the cultural center Dom Radio.
In July, the partners organized joint workshops for video and media artists. Now, visitors can see their creations on display – including a self-portrait based on 7,000 YouTube Shorts, a display of vintage CRT TVs, and a clay 3D-printed wasp’s nest.
The projects combine analog and traditional media with generative art and VR, sound sculpture, alternative screens, handmade pixels, video art, and interactive spaces.
📆 Until October 30, 2024
📍 ITMO’s Art & Science Center, Birzhevaya Liniya 16
🔗 Free entrance, register here
#events
This isn’t the title of an arthouse movie, but an exhibition by ITMO’s Art & Science Center and the cultural center Dom Radio.
In July, the partners organized joint workshops for video and media artists. Now, visitors can see their creations on display – including a self-portrait based on 7,000 YouTube Shorts, a display of vintage CRT TVs, and a clay 3D-printed wasp’s nest.
The projects combine analog and traditional media with generative art and VR, sound sculpture, alternative screens, handmade pixels, video art, and interactive spaces.
📆 Until October 30, 2024
📍 ITMO’s Art & Science Center, Birzhevaya Liniya 16
🔗 Free entrance, register here
#events
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What is the Mighty Handful?
Anonymous Quiz
22%
a vitamin supplement
17%
a gathering of caffeinated students
62%
a group of Russian composers
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Dive deeper into Russian classical music 🎶
Classical music is called that for a reason – it’s universal and timeless. While many Russian composers have made significant contributions to this genre, five of them, known as the Mighty Handful, truly stand out. How so? Read on to find out.
#russia
Classical music is called that for a reason – it’s universal and timeless. While many Russian composers have made significant contributions to this genre, five of them, known as the Mighty Handful, truly stand out. How so? Read on to find out.
#russia
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Big happenings at ITMO this week! 🌟 From science talks to innovative hackathons, here’s your quick update:
🧑🔬 Noble Talks at New Holland Island are on! At the lecture series, experts in science, medicine, and tech will talk about the 2024 Nobel laureates, latest advances, and more.
💻 The Digital Breakthrough Hackathon at ITMO saw 900 IT specialists create AI solutions, with top teams splitting 3.6 million rubles in prizes.
🤖 AI Product Hack 2024 brought together young talent and businesses at ITMO to showcase AI-driven solutions for real-world problems.
Let’s revisit a few top posts from this week:
🍂 Want to capture St. Petersburg’s autumn beauty? Check out our top photogenic spots before November hits.
💌 October 19 is Russia’s Day of Letter to Your Future Self! Visit ITMO Library to write your letter – and get it back next year.
#newsdigest
🧑🔬 Noble Talks at New Holland Island are on! At the lecture series, experts in science, medicine, and tech will talk about the 2024 Nobel laureates, latest advances, and more.
💻 The Digital Breakthrough Hackathon at ITMO saw 900 IT specialists create AI solutions, with top teams splitting 3.6 million rubles in prizes.
🤖 AI Product Hack 2024 brought together young talent and businesses at ITMO to showcase AI-driven solutions for real-world problems.
Let’s revisit a few top posts from this week:
🍂 Want to capture St. Petersburg’s autumn beauty? Check out our top photogenic spots before November hits.
💌 October 19 is Russia’s Day of Letter to Your Future Self! Visit ITMO Library to write your letter – and get it back next year.
#newsdigest
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Get to know ITMO’s Academic Writing Lab 📑
If you’re working on your research paper, CV, motivation or cover letter, grant application, or a Master’s/PhD thesis, you can always get help from ITMO’s Academic Writing Lab. Its experienced staff work with texts in both English and Russian and will answer any questions regarding the structure, style, or grammar.
Consultations are free for all members of ITMO.Family and are available both online and offline.
✏️ To book a consultation, contact awl@itmo.ru
💡 Join AWL on Telegram
#opportunities
If you’re working on your research paper, CV, motivation or cover letter, grant application, or a Master’s/PhD thesis, you can always get help from ITMO’s Academic Writing Lab. Its experienced staff work with texts in both English and Russian and will answer any questions regarding the structure, style, or grammar.
Consultations are free for all members of ITMO.Family and are available both online and offline.
✏️ To book a consultation, contact awl@itmo.ru
💡 Join AWL on Telegram
#opportunities
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Autumn + St. Petersburg = 🧡
The vibrant colors of autumn are the city’s most stunning outfit. With the last warm rays of sunshine, now’s the perfect time to capture beautiful memories before the chill sets in.
We want to see this beauty through your eyes. Share your fall photos in the comments below! We’ll go first ☝️
The vibrant colors of autumn are the city’s most stunning outfit. With the last warm rays of sunshine, now’s the perfect time to capture beautiful memories before the chill sets in.
We want to see this beauty through your eyes. Share your fall photos in the comments below! We’ll go first ☝️
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The students of our Foundation Program come from all over the world to become a part of ITMO.Family – and the pins on our map are proof of it!
In the pictures, you can see students from Lebanon, Zambia, Colombia, and Italy.
And where are you from? Share your home country in the comments 😊
In the pictures, you can see students from Lebanon, Zambia, Colombia, and Italy.
And where are you from? Share your home country in the comments 😊
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ITMO Library has new databases available in test mode until November 23!
The following databases are offered to ITMO Library users:
📖 China Academic Journals
A full-text database of Chinese and foreign academic journals on natural and social sciences, engineering sciences and technology, agriculture, healthcare, and philosophy.
📖 China Theses and Dissertations Database
A full-text collection of doctoral and master’s theses from 787 educational institutions in China. Subject areas: natural and social sciences, engineering sciences and technology, agriculture, healthcare, etc.
📖 Academic Monographic Serials Database
Scientific works from colleges, universities, and research institutes in China on natural sciences, engineering technology, agriculture, philosophy, medicine, humanities, and social sciences.
China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) is one of the leading online resources in China from Tongfang Knowledge Network Technology.
The following databases are offered to ITMO Library users:
📖 China Academic Journals
A full-text database of Chinese and foreign academic journals on natural and social sciences, engineering sciences and technology, agriculture, healthcare, and philosophy.
📖 China Theses and Dissertations Database
A full-text collection of doctoral and master’s theses from 787 educational institutions in China. Subject areas: natural and social sciences, engineering sciences and technology, agriculture, healthcare, etc.
📖 Academic Monographic Serials Database
Scientific works from colleges, universities, and research institutes in China on natural sciences, engineering technology, agriculture, philosophy, medicine, humanities, and social sciences.
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