Meet Ege Başar Kasap from Türkiye 🇹🇷

At ITMO, Ege is studying to become a software engineer while embracing all the opportunities that come with living in a big city:

I wasn’t sure if I could adapt to such a big change. But over time, I made friends from many different countries, both inside and outside the university, and that helped me adjust. Spending time with them, learning about their cultures, and exploring St. Petersburg together has been a great experience.

Read Ege’s full interview here 👈

#itmofaces

How time flies… the new semester has begun 🤓

To celebrate, here’s a handy gift: a list of apps and websites that’ll boost your productivity and help you save some time for the fun parts of student life. Check the comments for links to all the resources!

How are you feeling about the new semester?

🤩 — Excited and looking forward to it
🙈 — I need an extra week of holidays
🤯 — Wait, how is it already the new semester??

ITMO needs YOU 👧

We’re looking for a female international student to participate in a promotional video shoot tomorrow at our Lomonosova St. 9 campus!

No acting experience is required – just your enthusiasm and a willingness to represent ITMO!

If you’re interested, please DM us at @itmo_uni_dm.

Upd: The student is found! Thank you for your quick responses.

Classes may be back, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop 😸

From fresh exhibitions to movie nights and live music, here’s your weekly dose of things to do.

🇪🇸 Spanish Groove
• Feb 6 | 8 PM | 500 RUB

A night of Spanish classics awaits as Orchestra 1703 brings tunes by Albéniz, Rodrigo, and Viñao to life.

🗼 Vienna-Paris, and Back!
• Feb 7 | 8 PM | 600 RUB

Enjoy timeless dance compositions at the St. Petersburg Philharmonia.

🩰 The Nutcracker
• Feb 9 | 5:30 PM | 650 RUB

Catch Vasili Vainonen’s take on The Nutcracker on the big screen – no crowds, just pure ballet magic!

🧺 Views of St. Petersburg and suburbs
• Feb 10 | 12 - 9 PM | Free

Discover urban-inspired graphics and a curated literary collection at this exclusive exhibition at Sevkabel Port.

For even more events to fill up your week, visit our article on ITMO.NEWS 👈

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Here’s your weekly digest of discoveries, innovations, and exciting events at ITMO 🎒

🧮 ITMO physicist Ivan Terekhov started solving university-level problems in fifth grade; now, he’s an accomplished researcher studying electron interactions in 2D materials.

✨ Scientists from the Faculty of Physics explore how twisted electrons absorb photons in strong magnetic fields, bringing us closer to understanding how pulsar nebulas form around neutron stars.

🕶 Augmented reality is reshaping numerous industries, from engineering to gaming. ITMO researchers break down the history and current challenges of AR.

And now, a recap of this week’s must-not-forget posts:

⏳ A new semester has begun! Check out our list of top apps and websites that’ll boost your productivity and make student life smoother.

🏯 Registration for ITMO Culture Fest is now open. Don’t miss out on a grand celebration of global traditions and friendship!

#newsdigest

How to find your next favorite book in St. Petersburg – in any language 📚

St. Petersburg is paradise for book lovers! From historic libraries to hidden vintage shops and online bookstores, you can find a book in nearly every language – English, Mandarin, and beyond!

Want to know where to start? Check out our ultimate guide 👈

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Share your feedback about the semester 📝

By February 9, you can fill out the survey on ИСУ → Личный кабинет → Образование и наука → ITMO.CoursesAssessment or via the link.

For information on research ethics and handling of personal data (including anonymity), click here.

You can view the results of past surveys here.

Become the manager of your own research📎

ITMO’s International Laboratory “Hybrid Nanostructures for Biomedicine” invites Bachelor’s and Master’s students to join the course Basics of Research Planning and Management of Scientific Research. In this course, you will learn how to monetize ambitious high-tech projects and explore success stories from ITMO scientists.

Course contents include:

• How to write an effective grant application
• How to manage a research project
• How to use AI for scientific literature searches

The course is available in both English and Russian. The Russian sessions will be taught by Anastasia Surkova, while the English sessions will be led by Ali Abbasi, both researchers at the International Laboratory “Hybrid Nanostructures for Biomedicine.”

📅 English group: February 12 – April 24, 2025
📅 Russian group: February 10 – April 22, 2025

Classes will be held once a week.

✏️ To apply and learn more, please write to a.o.orlova@itmo.ru.

#opportunities

Celebrating Russian Science Day with ITMO’s young innovators 🔭

On February 8, we marked the occasion by spotlighting some of ITMO’s many remarkable young researchers. Just yesterday they were in high school – but today, they are shaping the future of science!

From venturing to the North Pole to paving the way for quantum technologies, their scientific careers have already been daring and full of excitement. How did they find their calling, what have they achieved so far, and what does future hold in store? Find out in our feature article 👈

#science

The premier conference on laser & photonics is here 🔥

FLAMN-25 is coming to ITMO University on June 24-27. Scientists, industry leaders, and students will explore cutting-edge laser technologies, AI in photonics, and next-gen innovations in micro and nanotechnologies.

🔍 Key topics:
• Laser-assisted micro & nanotechnologies
• Laser-matter interaction
• Biomedical laser applications
• AI & automation in industrial laser tech
• Optical solutions for science art

Sign up by March 3!

Register here 👈

For more updates, join the event’s Telegram channel.

#opportunities

Meet Truong Huynh Duc from Vietnam 🇻🇳

On his quest for mastery of AI & DevOps, Duc is balancing studies, work, and cultural exploration. As for his motivation, Duc’s answer is such:

As a DevOps engineer and backend developer, I see AI as the future of technology. My goal is to contribute to AI-driven products like large language models (LLMs) and MLOps. The idea of building innovative solutions that can impact industries and everyday life is what excites me the most.

Read the full interview here 👈

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Poetic map of the world 📜

This weekend, ITMO Speaking Club invites you on a poetic journey around the globe!

Guests will get to share poems from their home countries – or present their own works, both in the original language or translated into Russian 🎤

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.

📅 February 15, 6 pm (6:30 pm online)
📍 Lomonosova St. 9, 1303/8 or online
🔗 Register via the link by February 13

#studentlife

It’s time to beat the winter blues with some bright art, soulful music, and a dash of vintage charm 💝

🦄 Fairytale. Dream
• Feb 13 | 12 - 8 PM | 500 RUB

Anonymity and art rarely mix but Grekht, a mysterious Russian artist, proves otherwise. Step into his whimsical world this Thursday.

❤️ Only Love
• Feb 14 | 8 PM | 500 - 1300 RUB

Jazz it up on Valentine’s Day! Varvara Ubel and Oleg Butman’s trio will serenade you with love-themed classics and originals.

📰 Nastii (Nastic Movements)
• Feb 15 | 11AM - 7 PM | 200 RUB

Sergey Denikin transforms everyday objects into mesmerizing art by blending light, shadow, and nature’s rhythms. See for yourself at his latest exhibition.

⛵️ Garage Sail
• Feb 16 | 12 - 10 PM | Free

Garage Sail is back! Refresh your wardrobe sustainably with second-hand gems, groove to a DJ set, and enjoy tasty local bites at Sevkabel.

For more interesting and fun ideas, read our article on ITMO.NEWS 👈

#events

ITMO Family Day is back 🥳

The highlight of the year for all of us at ITMO, the open-air festival ITMO Family Day, will be held on July 12!

Get ready for a day filled with everything we love: interactive zones, special guests, fun activities, and, of course, the graduation ceremony!

🎈 Stay tuned for updates on the festival’s schedule here.

#events

From science to startups, ITMO leads the way! Here’s your weekly digest 📻

🔬 The 14th SCAMT Workshop Week wrapped up successfully. Top students can now enroll in ITMO’s Master’s programs without exams or continue their research at the university.

💡 At the conference Business Growth: Implementation of Photonic Technologies, experts explored how photonics is transforming industries.

🏆 ITMO student Mikhail Shperling has won GSEA Russia 2025 with his business automation platform. Next stop — the GSEA grand finals in Berlin!

And now, our most popular posts from this week:

✨ For the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrated just a few of ITMO’s many brilliant female scientists and learned more about their research.

🔥 The major lasers & photonics conference FLAMN-25 lands at ITMO this June. Sign up by March 3!

#newsdigest