From Türkiye to ITMO: Sinem is embracing a new language, lifestyle, and future at ITMO! 🇹🇷

In today’s Student Spotlight, Sinem shares how studying abroad has not only helped her grow but also molded her into a person who is not afraid to step out of her comfort zone. On her favorite spot in St. Petersburg, this is what Sinem had to share:

Honestly, I want to say ‘anywhere in the city’ because St. Petersburg is incredibly beautiful and full of character. Every street has something, whether it’s a cozy cafe, a quiet canal, or stunning architecture. But if I had to choose one specific place, I’d say Kirov Central Park on Yelagin Island. It’s peaceful, green, and just far enough from the city buzz. It’s perfect for long walks, deep thoughts, or just doing nothing.

Read more about her journey of laughter, language, and self-growth here 👈

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Science or industry? At ITMO, you get both ✅

PhD admissions are now open! Whether you’re drawn to deep research or real-world product innovation (or both), this is where it starts. Our programs let you work with 30+ top companies like VK, Sberbank, and Gazprom Neft while developing breakthrough science!

Learn more and apply 👈

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From cell labs to unclonable tech and the future of game dev — here’s your weekly digest served hot ♨️

🔬 ITMO researchers have integrated atomic force microscopy and Raman spectroscopy into a single mini lab device, enabling more accurate cell experiments and speeding up biomaterials development.

🛡 Scientists at ITMO have created unclonable anti-counterfeiting tags using gold and silicon nanoparticles, offering record-breaking info density and powerful protection for microelectronic devices.

💼 Thinking of a career pivot? Marina Penner moved to St. Petersburg, changed careers, and landed a higher-paying job — here’s how a degree at ITMO helped her do it.

And now, two important reminders for you:

🎮 Don’t miss GameDev Day 4 this Sunday — expert talks, student games showcases, networking, and prizes await! Register now.

📚 Want to rise in tech and publish papers? PhD admissions are now open: get industry experience with 30+ top companies while diving deep into advanced research. Apply here.

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If you can’t hit the beach this summer but still miss water, why not take up swimming? 🌊

In this article, we have everything you need to get started, including beginner tips and essential equipment recommendations, spiced up with insights from the coach of ITMO’s swimming club.

Hey ITMO students, your student card just got a little stronger 💥

From ramen rewards to night yoga under the stars – these fresh deals are here to ease the study-life hustle:

🧘‍♂️ Jedi Yoga Night
Flow under the dome of Planetarium No. 1 with Generation Yoga!
📅 until June 28, 10:30 pm
📍 Obvodnogo Kanala Embankment, 74Ц
🎟 10% off with promo code “ITMO”

🍜 Got a “3” in your gradebook?
No matter, you still get 15% off on ramen at ASIATIQ (until June 30) — regardless of your grade!
📍 9 locations across St. Petersburg: from Nevsky to Vasilyevsky Island

☕️ Fast Coffee
New Italian café just steps from campus!
📍 Sytinskaya St., 12
🧑‍🎓 10% off for students
👩‍🏫 15% off for faculty

✈️ Planning your next adventure?
Trip for Students is offering ITMO students 5% off on all tours!
📅 until October 2025

For more exciting discounts, visit the ITMO.Students VK page.

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Tech, AI & medical frontiers: through an international student’s lens 👀

In our latest Student Spotlight, we meet Bakhtiar Rasheed from Pakistan, who came to ITMO to chase his passion for big data and machine learning and discovered much more than just code. On his dream project, he shares:

I’d love to develop a disease classification system using image analysis to support doctors in diagnosing medical conditions. The human body is incredibly complex, and I believe AI can play a powerful role in helping us understand it better.

From mastering Russian to envisioning AI-powered healthcare, read Bakhtiar’s full journey here 👈

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Turn your idea into a startup at DU Lab Summer School 🚀

Registration is now open for the international DU Lab Summer School, organized by ITMO University and its global partners!

A two-week online intensive will help you master the key approaches to startup development and test your creative and tech ideas in gamedev and AI/SaaS. Prepare your projects, network, and explore the latest startup trends under the guidance of top mentors from Russia, China, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Thailand, and Malaysia.

🗣 Language of instruction: English

📅 August 11-22
📍 Online

🔗 Register via the link

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