Skoltech Students

Meetup for international students about employment in Russia (ENG) ⏰ When: June 4, 4 p.m. 📍Where: B2-3007 We invite all international students to join the meetup. You'll learn: - common challenges foreign talents might face when seeking jobs/internships & how to overcome them; - employers’ perspective on hiring international students. 🗣 Speakers: - Skoltech specialist for migration issues; - Experts from Start in Moscow - the project that helps international specialists find a job or internship in Moscow. Sign up for the Support Program channel to see the details.

Getting a Job 101: CV Maxxing 💡 Forget the general tips you’ve heard a hundred times. On June 1 you’ll get the real, insider truth — what makes a recruiter stop scrolling and think: “I need to talk to this person.” At the workshop by Career Center, you will: ✔️ Understand how an employer looks at your resume and cover letter; ✔️ Learn how to sell your skills and experience in a best way; ✔️ And even get personal advice on your CV improvement. 🎤 Speaker: Svetlana Poroskova — recruitment expert with 24 years of experience, career consultant and coach. This is the person who knows the game inside out. 🗓 When: Monday, June 1, 5 p.m. 💻 Format: online 💬 Language: ENG ➡️➡️➡️➡️REGISTER ⬅️⬅️⬅️⬅️ ❗️ After the registration, you'll get access to the Telegram channel with detailed information, announcements, links and exclusive materials

Hey grads! 👋 We're looking for graduating MSc and PhD students to give a speech at the Commencement Ceremony – on behalf of everyone in your class. This is a meaningful moment – a real responsibility – but also a great opportunity to say something truly inspiring and bright. So don't miss a chance to speak for your fellow graduates or show yourself on the Skoltech stage (and maybe steal the spotlight for a moment 😎). If you want to be a speaker at Commencement 2026, here's what to do: • Fill in the application form • After that, send a 30‑second video to Anna Krasheninnikova with a few sentences you would actually say at the ceremony 🗓 Deadline: May 29, 11:59 p.m. Go ahead, make your voice heard – we can't wait to see what you've got! 🎤

Let's imagine: 🤩 Your designer says: This neon yellow-green is the fanciest right now." 👀 But your eyes are bleeding. Your reaction? As a Product Manager, you will need to solve this and a hundred of other (often not so obvious) issues. Come to the Career Talk with Skoltech Alumni who actually walked the path to real product roles. We'll probably hear how our guests would handle this and many other real-life product dilemmas. >>>>>>>> REGISTER <<<<<<< Guest speakers: 🌟 Dmitry Ermachenkov, ML PM T-Bank, ex-PM Yandex, ex PM 2GIS, Hackathon organizer and jury, ex Startup founder. 🌟 Anastasija Cumika, Head of the VK Workspace Superapp, ex-PM in VK, startup founder, mentor. This is not a lecture — it’s a live conversation. You get to ask your questions directly. Drop your questions in the registration form — the speakers will answer them during the talk. 🗓 When: May 27, 7 PM 💻 Format: online (we'll share Zoom link with registered participants)

Hey friends, We need volunteers to help at the Commencement Ceremony 2026 and its preparation. Requirements: • You are PhD student / alumni / empoyee at Skoltech • Availability on June 25 (afternoon) and June 26 (all day) • Previous volunteer experience Benefits: Volunteers will get an access to the party and a traditional Commencement T-shirt. 📲 If you would like to take part, please, fill in this form by May 29, 23:59. Confirmation of your participation as a volunteer will be sent out after June 1st. ❗️ Attention: only PhD students are welcome as MSc-1 are busy at the Industrial Immersion If you have any questions, please, contact Diana

Activator Case Championship by VEB.RF | Register by April 28 (RUS) VEB.RF has opened registration for the Activator Case Championship for students. The championship will run from April 29 to May 29. Participants can join the Business and Technology section, solving cases based on real practices from VEB and its partners, including Technologies of Trust and Strelka KB. Form teams of four and register them on the championship website. CEI team is looking for participants. If you wish to take part in the championship (even if you don’t have a team yet), contact Olga Parfenova in Telegram or via e-mail (O.Parfenova@skoltech.ru).

🎓 Skoltech Career Talks with Alumni Skoltech Career Center launches a series of meetings with Skoltech graduates. Real stories, honest insights, and practical advice on how your Skoltech experience can open doors in different directions – from consulting and product management to switching between tracks. The first meeting is already on April, 20! The topic is devoted to one of your possible paths - building your career in technological consulting. The guests will share their personal experience. Our dear guests: 🌟 Arzu Kurgan, Head of the Technology Development Block in Sber, Ex-Accenture, Ex-Reksoft International 🌟 Maria Karelskaya, Experienced Consultant in Kept - Oil and Gas Strategy and Operations Each talk is a live, moderated conversation – ask your questions and share your ideas and concerns When: April 20, 19:15 PM Format: online (we'll share the link to Zoom) Language: Russian Register First session coming soon – don’t miss the chance to talk to those who’ve walked the path.

Hi, Skoltechians! The Communications Department is looking for 7️⃣ active and responsible students to assist at the Total Dictation (https://events.totaldict.ru). 🗓 When: April 18, 12:00-16:00 📌 What to do: assist with registration, hand out the materials to participants, assist with the “Totally Skoltech” mini-quest 💫 Benefits: merch, the opportunity to take part in the Dictation, and, of course, the endless love of the Communications Department 🌸 ‼️Only for Russian speakers!‼️ Please write to p.elizarova@skoltech.ru and A.Dolgoarshinnaya@skoltech.ru if you want to join as a volunteer. Moreover, we highly recommend you join our Skoltech Volunteers channel (https://t.me/+KQlCcIxjZ5kxMTIy) to keep up to date with all new volunteering opportunities.

🚫 Unfortunately, the lecture has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

100 years of Quantum: what's next? | March 27, 12 p.m. We invite you to join a seminar by guest speaker Ana María Cetto, a theoretical physicist and professor at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. She will give a talk titled “100 years of quantum: What's next?” Since the dawn of quantum mechanics, thousands of calculations have been performed, theories have been developed, and research has been carried out — all of which have deepened our understanding of energy and how it accompanies us, even when we do not see it, in every aspect of our lives. In her lecture, Professor Ana Maria Сetto will discuss the future of quantum science: the possible paths for its development, and how it may continue to guide us through the infinite labyrinth of a universe that never ceases to expand. Location: B2-3006 Register to attend the lecture

Training: Towards Excellence in Teaching Assistantship | March 26, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Education Department reminds Term 4 Teaching Assistants to participate in the Training: Towards Excellence in Teaching Assistantship. Mentors will share their valuable knowledge, tools and techniques that can be applied during the work in a TA role. Join the training in B4-3006. The registration is open! Find more information on the event on the webpage.

Hey guys! Yesterday we had the biggest career event - Career Day! Hope you had a great time networking with companies and students, having career consultations and talking to experts. 💬 Please, leave your feedback to make career events even more useful! 📸 Photos of the event you'll find here Thank all of you for participation and making Career Day a memorable experience! P.S. Fill in the survey before March 27🌸 We will randomly select 3 Skoltech students and award with cool merch.

Dear students, International Night is already this week! We are delighted to invite you to join our traditional event to celebrate our diversity and different cultures. 8 student teams will represent their countries by sharing their cultural heritage, cooking traditional dishes and showing country presentations and national costumes. 📅 When? March 20, 7 p.m. 📍 Where? Cohort (3rd floor) 📲 Register to attend

Training: Towards Excellence in Teaching Assistantship | March 26, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Education Department invites Term 4 Teaching Assistants to participate in the Training: Towards Excellence in Teaching Assistantship. Mentors will share their valuable knowledge, tools and techniques that can be applied during the work in a TA role. Join the training in B4-3006. The registration is open now. More information on the event is available on the webpage.

Special “Skoltech 15” drink for a powerful start of the day It’s no secret that Skoltech is turning 15 this year — a huge milestone marked by years of integrity, commitment, and teamwork. To make this celebratory year even more special, 57 Coffee is launching a limited-edition drink that will accompany our busy days with a fresh new taste. Starting today, you can ask for the special “Skoltech 15” drink at the café on the first floor and add something new to your morning routine. And today only — enjoy this special drink with a 30% discount at a special price. Don’t miss the chance to try it first!

🚀 Career Day at Skoltech 🚀 📆 March 11 Join Skoltech Career Day at 1 PM at Main Hall! Sign up for career consultations More about our experts here Register for meetups with experts (see details here) Career Day Agenda: 12.30 - Welcome coffee (Main hall) ☕️🍪 13.00 - 17.00 - Career Fair (Main hall) 13:00 - 17:00 - Meetups with experts: Sber Risks, Sber AI, Sber AI Lab, Innovation Center 'Safe Transport', KEPT, Genotek, Waybot Robotics (R3-2009, B4-3006, details) 🎤 15:00 - 17:00 - one-to-one Career Consultations (R2-2011 and R2-2014) 🏭 17:15 - Pizza and networking 🍕 All the info about the event see at our website See you!

Hey friends! Tomorrow is the registration deadline for the International Night 2026 🌏 All delegations must submit their applications no later than March 3, 23:59. 📧 Questions? Contact studentcouncil@skoltech.ru Looking forward to celebrating our cultural diversity with you! ✨

International Night 2026: Registration is OPEN! 🌍 Get ready to celebrate our community's incredible diversity! We’re looking for student delegations to showcase their cultures through food, traditional dress, and performances. 🗓️ March 20, 7:00 PM 📍 Cohort, 3rd Floor ⏰ Deadline to register: March 3, 23:59 Team guidelines: 👥 Size: Max 8 members per team (everyone must participate in the performance!). 🎭 The program: every team provides a cultural presentation (dance, song, or slides) and traditional dishes. Costumes and games are highly encouraged! 🧹 Responsibility: team leader must register the team, coordinate the team members and ensure their area is cleaned after the event. 🥗 Food & Funding: Registered teams will be provided with the ingredients listed in their form. You must submit your ingredient list by the registration deadline. 📩 Check your emails for more information. 🔗 Register here 📧 Questions? Contact studentcouncil@skoltech.ru Let’s make this a night to remember! ✨

Spread warmth with kind words this Valentine’s week! 💌 Starting today, special message boxes will be available near the Student Council (R3-2015) where you can leave or receive encouraging notes from friends and colleagues. 📝 How it works: ✍️ Write a note: Share a short, heartfelt message (anonymous is fine) for anyone in the Skoltech community 📦 Need a box? Choose a blank red box on the wall, add a name sticker, and it’s yours to receive notes all week 🔁 Share & collect: Drop your notes into the right boxes and check your own throughout the week for surprises 📅 Final pickup: Make sure to stop by on the evening of February 17 to collect all your messages There’s also a special “Skoltech box” 💖 where you can share what you love about our Skoltech — favorite moments, people, or traditions. Later, we’ll collect some of these warm messages (anonymously) and share them in the Student Council channel. Tell your friends about the Valentine’s wall and invite them to join in — the more people know about it, the more kind notes everyone will get. 💬 Let’s make this a week of heartfelt connections and joyful surprises! 💕✨

Join the celebration of Russian Science Day on February 8, 2026 at the National Center "Russia". Hear from leading scientists, government officials, and media experts on how breakthroughs are born and how stories that change the world are created. You'll learn: 🔬 About the science support ecosystem – how it works and how to navigate it. 🚀 How to build your career path in research and innovation. 🌟 Why scientists are the new heroes and their evolving role in society. 🇷🇺 The event will be conducted in Russian. Find the full program here. General registration is open until February 5th. Want to be part of the Skoltech delegation? Email us at studept@skoltech.ru by 2 p.m., February 4th to get separate instruction. See you there!