About us

What is PSNG?

The Psychedelic Student Network Germany is a nationwide network of students at German universities focused on the scientific study of psychedelic substances. We bring engaged students together, foster exchange, and build a strong, sustainable community. We support local chapters with resources, templates and contacts.

Our vision

We want to destigmatise psychedelic science, make it easy for people to connect, and strengthen safe, evidence-based, ethically grounded research.

Status quo

Media attention and scientific interest in psychedelics are growing rapidly — yet a nationally-organised student counterpart has been missing in Germany. That is the gap we close.

How we work

We connect existing initiatives, support new chapters with founding documents and templates, and facilitate collaboration with universities and event planning.

Models: Switzerland & Italy

We take inspiration from the Swiss SPSN and the Italian UNePSI — two established student networks that show what is possible when university chapters coordinate.

Team

Cameron Hornung

Clinical psychologist · Charité Berlin

Clinical psychologist in psychotherapy training in Berlin and research assistant with the Psychedelic Substances Research Group at Charité. Wishes for a space where people can curiously explore psychedelic research.

Ivana Sterr

Medical student · Charité Berlin

Medical student and student assistant at Charité, part of a team supporting clinical psychedelic research. Active in psychedelic science initiatives since the start of her studies.

Lennert van de Kreeke

Medical student · Berlin

Medical student in Berlin, involved in clinical psychedelic research and connected to the ALPS Foundation. Sees PSNG as a real opportunity to build the missing national layer of student exchange.

Meta Laubinger

M.Sc. Clinical Psychology · University of Wuppertal

Clinical psychology master's student and scientific assistant at the University of Wuppertal. Investigates psychedelics as a tool for consciousness and mental health research.

Stela Malvasija

Clinical psychologist · Consciousness researcher

Clinical psychologist focused on consciousness research and societal transformation. Studies how altered states of consciousness can foster healing, connectedness, and new narratives.

Partners

ALPS Foundation

Swiss foundation promoting evidence-based psychedelic research through its annual conference and summer school, in-house research projects, and support for student initiatives.

Swiss Psychedelic Student Network (SPSN)

One of PSNG's two model organisations: provides the nationwide layer connecting independently-organised university chapters across Switzerland.

University Network for Psychedelic Students – Italy (UNePSI)

Italian counterpart: connects student chapters across Italy and helps new chapters get started.

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PsychedeliCare

European initiative working towards political recognition and societal integration of psychedelic therapies. Connects organisations from 20+ European countries.

Psychedelic Germany

Vibrant community fostering accepting education, safer use and exchange around psychedelics since 2021 — through workshops, community meet-ups and events.

Nachtschatten Verlag

Renowned German-language publisher specialising in psychedelic science, drug culture and drug policy. Publishes the magazine *Lucy's Rausch* among others.

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