Association
Selfnet stands for "Self Network" and is a powerful network for student dormitories in Stuttgart, Ludwigsburg and Esslingen.
Selfnet e.V. is a non-profit student association whose network is completely self-managed by students in a voluntary capacity.
Network
Selfnet runs a powerful network in the student dorms of the Stuttgart region, including Ludwigsburg and Esslingen. On this site you can find out more about our network. If you are interested in our network, you can also visit our office hours.
Tasks at Selfnet
To keep the network running smoothly, we handle various tasks, including maintaining and upgrading equipment, managing servers for the network and organizing the association while supporting our members. This gives us the opportunity to take on responsibilities while studying and gain valuable hands-on experience, for instance in project management.
Club life
Support days are essential for our association. On these days, you’ll find most Selfnet members in the support and club rooms, which are always available for active members to work on projects for the association.
In addition to our regular activities, we attend congresses and other events together. We also organize our own event, Nethack, featuring workshops and talks.
Participate
If you want to see what Selfnet is all about, drop by during our support hours!Whether you're a beginner or a pro, you’ll have the opportunity to learn everything you need. If you're interested in technology, programming, public relations, project management, or anything else, we’d love to have you on our team. Come by and say hello!
Members
Our statutes define four types of membership: regular, active, sponsoring, and honorary. Members can also temporarily suspend their membership without changing their status.
Currently, selfnet has:
- around 7,000 regular members,
- 43 active members and
- 17 sponsoring members.
Additionally, seven members have been awarded honorary membership in recognition of their outstanding contributions over many years.
- Bernd Gloss
- Jann Haber
- Tim Kleefass
- Michael Müller
- Steffen Oesterwind
- Hannes Rist
- Tobias Sick
(Last update: April 2023)
For more information, please refer to the official satutes and by-laws.
Active Members
Active members are those who choose to support Selfnet by participating in its activities. They contribute to various day-to-day tasks across different areas. On the technical side, this might involve designing a new website, managing servers, routers, or switches, writing internal software, and more. New members typically begin with non-technical tasks, such as registering new members or assisting others with problems, in order to familiarize themselves with Selfnet and learn more about the technical aspects.
When we refer to active members, we also include regular members who are actively involved but have not yet officially upgraded their membership status. At Selfnet, these “titles” don't matter — we work together in a casual, friendly environment with a focus on getting things done. Many active members say they've learned more at Selfnet than in their formal studies!
Sound great? Join us! Just stop by during one of our support hours and let us know you'd like to help. We are always happy to welcome new members. Speaking German is not a requirement!