Mafiasi.de is a service platform run by the Fachschaft Informatik (the Student Council of Computer Science) at the University of Hamburg. It offers a suite of digital tools and collaborative services for students, especially those studying computer science.
Here are some key features:
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A central Dashboard that serves as a gateway to many of the services.
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Shared tools like Nextcloud for file sync & sharing, Etherpad for collaborative document editing, BitPoll (a scheduling / poll tool), calendars (SOGo), whiteboards, etc.
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Git / repositories for version control, module experience reports, and other services tied to student life and studies (e.g. “Modulkompass”)
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Tools for communication: forums (Discourse), messaging (Matrix), etc.
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Privacy-focused operations: data stored in Hamburg on university servers; use of free / open-source software; no sharing of personal data without consent; minimal tracking.
“About Us” Draft
Here’s a polished version you could use for an About Us / Mission section of the site.
About Mafiasi.de
Mafiasi.de is the student-run digital hub for the Department of Computer Science at the University of Hamburg. Created by the Fachschaft Informatik, our platform is designed to support students by providing reliable, community-driven online tools tailored to their academic and collaborative needs.
Our Mission
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To simplify student life by delivering essential services — file sharing, group work, scheduling, collaborative editing, and more — in one integrated dashboard.
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To foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing among students, making information, tools, and peer experiences easy to find and use.
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To protect your privacy: all tools are built with free/open-source software; data is stored in facilities in Hamburg; and personal data is handled with transparency and respect.
What We Do
We provide a wide set of web services including:
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Document sharing & sync (Nextcloud)
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Real-time collaborative editing (Etherpad)
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Scheduling & polling (BitPoll)
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Calendars with group sharing (SOGo)
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Repositories for version control
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Community forums & communication tools
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Course module feedback, exam memory minutes, and peer surveys (Modulkompass, GProt etc.)
Governance & Contribution
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Operated by the Server-AG of the Fachschaft Informatik — a volunteer team responsible for maintaining servers, deploying updates, and ensuring uptime.
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Open to feedback, feature suggestions, and contributions. Many services are community developed or rely on student input.
Values
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Openness & Community
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Privacy & Trust
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Student empowerment
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Reliability & Transparency