Nano student association builds team spirit Nanoscience students repeatedly emphasize the out- standing team spirit that exists between them. The nano student association of the University of Basel plays a key role in this, organizing numerous events. Indeed, a varied program is on offer for nanoscience students every semester, from hikes with future stu- dents before they begin their studies to raclette and bowling nights, book presentations and lunchtime lectures. The “nanos” therefore also get to know each other well — even across different semester groups — and engage in a regular exchange of ideas. All of these activities are the responsibility of the board of the nano student association. In November, some changes were made to the board in terms of responsibilities. President Laurine Haller Vice president Niklas Bielefeld Treasurer Lea Schärrer Secretary Elea Humbel PhD representatives Elaine Schneider Rahel Kaiser Master’s representatives Meret Benninger Sarah Stalder Year-group representatives 24 and PR Aimee Gottee Year-group representatives 25 Sashank Gade Beyza Nur Cölkusu Jimena Lopez Castro AlumniNano maintains contacts For many years, the AlumniNano organization has continued what the nano student association builds up over the course of a person’s studies: dialog, team spirit and networking. Tobias Appenzeller founded the AlumniNano organization, which is part of AlumniBasel, 11 years ago and served as its president until mid-October 2025. In collaboration with an active board, he de- veloped AlumniNano into a living, breathing net- work that meets on a regular basis in Basel and Zurich, maintains existing contacts, and provides advice and assistance to younger nanoscience grad- uates and current students alike. As part of the 2025 reunion, the organization bid farewell to the outgoing board — consisting of Appenzeller together with Etienne Berner, David Bracher, Benjamin Banusch, Michael Gerspach, Natascha Kappeler and Peter Noy — and the new board was presented. Milan Liepelt is the new president, Alexa Dani and Timon Flathmann will support him in commu- nication, Gregory Zaugg will now be responsible for organizing events, and Niels Burzan will be respon- sible for finances. The new president of the nano student association, Laurine Haller, is also a member of the extended board along with numerous year- group representatives. The SNI would like to thank all those involved in the nano student association or AlumniNano and who make the nano community so unique. We look forward to the new ideas and initiatives, and to working with the new teams. New boards in the nano student association and AlumniNano The last few months have been a busy time in the AlumniNano orga- nization, as well as in the faculty group nanosciences and the nano student association. Over the coming months, new boards in the various organizations will put their ideas into practice with a view to strengthening the nano network among students, alumni and SNI members. Further informationen: AlumniNano Registration AlumniNano Nano student association 26 SNI INSight December 2025 Study Program