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One or more scholarships are available from the Agneta and Carl-Erik Olin Fund for individuals pursuing a Licentiate or Doctoral degree at Åbo Akademi University who are members of the Student Union of Åbo Akademi University (ÅAS). Applicants are expected to have held positions within ÅAS and/or its affiliated student associations.
The scholarship is awarded to one or more recipients for a total duration of 19 months, at a rate of €2600 per month. Recipients are expected to conduct full-time research and submit a research report.
How to apply
Applications are to be written freely.
The application must include a
- CV that outlines the applicant’s involvement in the Student Union and its student associations.
- A research plan must also be attached, detailing the aim of the study, material, theoretical framework and working hypothesis, methodology, and any planned travel or need for laboratory facilities.
- A one-page summary of the research plan must be included.
- The application must also include information on any other funding applied for or granted for the same purpose, as well as the number of scholarship months requested.
A statement from the applicant’s supervisor must also be included and should be sent directly to ÅAS Secretary General Veera Gustafsson at gs@studentkaren.fi.
Applications must reach the Senior Council of the Student Union of Åbo Akademi University no later than 30 April 2026 at 11.59 p.m. Applications are to be submitted via electronic form.
Recipients to be announced in June
Decisions regarding the scholarship awards will be announced within June. Recipients are required to submit a report on the use of the scholarship to the Senior Council no later than two months after the scholarship period has ended.
For further information regarding the scholarship, please contact ÅAS Secretary General Veera Gustafsson at gs@studentkaren.fi.
ÅAS organizes a design competition for the Kårkalender.
The winner gets a prize!
Are you an artistic person? Would you like to have your art displayed across campus every day? Do you feel lost without a calendar each semester? Now you have a great opportunity to influence what the next Kårkalender will look like!
Participate in ÅAS’ cover page competition! We want to see you participate with one, or why not several, entries for the cover of Kårkalender for the term 2026-2027. The winner will also get a prize of a 100 euros!
When designing, keep in mind that Åbo Akademi University has campus in two locations where the Kårkalender is handed out. The Student Union of ÅAU’s logo and the text “Kårkalendern 2026-2027” will be added to the cover.
The design can depict something that has to do with studies, university towns or ÅAU, but it is not a requirement. As the artist, you have free hands. In addition to the promised prize, as the artist of the cover page, you get your name in the calendar and visibility to your artist account on for example, Instagram, if you wish.
The cover can be a drawn picture, a photograph, digital graphic design or a combination of several different art forms. Let your creativity flow and send your entries to Board member in charge of communications, Matilda Bei Korkiala via email: samarbete@studentkaren.fi, the deadline is 26 April!
Self-sufficiency trends, protein maximisation and rising egg prices are behind the decision to buy hens for Kåren’s courtyard.
As part of the refurbishment of Kåren Gården (Kåren’s yard) – or Kården – ÅAS and Kårkaféerna decided to build a chicken coop, inspired by the one that stood on the Kåren’s lot when it was purchased in 1925.
“We felt it was simply an obvious choice! We’ve noticed that it’s both trendy to consume plenty of protein these days, whilst egg shelves in shops are often empty. Furthermore, several students have expressed an interest in helping to look after the hens on the farm,” comments one of the initiative’s representatives.
The project is expected to contribute to both a stronger sense of community and a more sustainable campus life. The plan is for the hens to start supplying fresh eggs to the Kårkaféerna’s restaurants before the summer, and in the long term also to serve as an educational resource for interested students.
Chicken at Kåren’s courtyard in the 1920s. Photo from ÅAS’ archives.
The Student Union traditionally hands out roses to a few in the Åbo Akademi Univeristy’s staff that have a high standard on their education or have otherwise inspired and motivated the students in their studies.
Please, nominate the person that you think deserves a rose! The deadline is March 31. To nominate you simply fill in the form in the link.
The Tore and Herdis Modeen Foundation provides one or more travel grants for members of the Student Union of Åbo Akademi University who wish to improve their knowledge of French or German without being language students.
The Modeens wanted to encourage students to go abroad to learn languages and culture alongside their studies and therefore wanted to create opportunities for stays abroad.
The amount of the scholarship is 5000 € and can be awarded to one or more members of the Student Union.
Who is eligible?
The scholarship is aimed at members of the Student Union of Åbo Akademi University and can be used for, among other things, the following:
- exchange studies (excluding language students)
- internship abroad
- student exchange
- study visits
- all activities related to the applicant’s studies that can be expected to improve the applicant’s language skills in the language in question.
Associations cannot apply for this grant. Students majoring in German or French cannot apply for the grant and students majoring in other languages will not be given priority. However, minor studies in languages are considered as a merit.
The travel grant can be used, for example, to cover the costs of travel, accommodation, tuition fees for participation in language courses or excursions, but not for meals or daily allowances.
Apply for the Modeen travel grant
Applications are made using the following form. The deadline for applications is 31 March 2026 at 11.59 p.m. The applicant should attach a free-form application, a description of the trip, the purpose of the trip and the budget to the application by the deadline.
The grant received will be reported within 12 months. If the report is not received by the deadline, you cannot apply again next year and you may have to repay the grant.
Any questions can be addressed to the Secretary General of ÅAS at gs@studentkaren.fi.
Want to influence Åbo Akademi University? Apply to be a student representative on the Council of the Department of Natural and Health Sciences!
The Student Union of ÅAU has student representatives on the Council of the Department of Natural and Health Sciences. One more student is needed for the Council. If you are interested in the position – apply on Friday 6 March, the latest. The meetings are held in Swedish and therefor knowledge in Swedish is required.
More information in this news article’s in Swedish version.
The Student Union of Åbo Akademi University is seeking an Editor-in-Chief for the May Day journal Errores S:tae Valpurgis for 2026. The journal will be released 30.4, this years being the 90th edition.
Editor-in-Chief is in charge of the editorial staff’s work and is responsible for coordinating the making of the journal, such as the economy, the contents of the journal etc. The Student Union chooses the Editor-in-Chief. The editorial staff will be chosen based on the Editor-in-Chief’s suggestions at a later time.
The editorial staff will receive a commission, which amounts to two thirds of the possible economical surplus that the journal will generate.
The Student Union provides an interesting and challenging position in a youthful and creative working environment. Desired abilities for the position as Editor-in-Chief include creativity, stress resilience, diligence, efficiency, being systematic and the ability to cooperate.
Send in your applications to hopo-abo@studentkaren.fi no later than 16 February. For more information, please contact executive Member of the Board Santeri Kylämäki (hopo-abo@studentkaren.fi) or read the regulations for Errores S:tae Valpurgis (in Swedish only).
Please note that this journal is published mainly in Swedish.
The Student Union of ÅAU has hired Johan Berg as the new Students’ Rights Expert.
For just over a week, Johan Berg has been working as Students’ Rights Expert at ÅAS. His duties include issues related to students’ rights, and he is available to support students who experience uncertainties in everyday study. In addition to this, the Students’ Rights Expert monitors academic and social affairs together with the Board. The Students’ Rights Expert is also one of the Student Union’s two harassment contact persons.
“I have extensive experience from Åbo Akademi University, and I look forward using it to purposefully work for the best interests of the students”, says Johan.
More information about the role as Students’ Rights Expert can be found here in this blog.
(Photo: ÅAS’ photo stock/ Mari Frelander)
We are happy to announce that ÅAS service point in Åbo will be located in the new campus building Astra (Porthansgatan 3) on Wednesdays from noon to 3 p.m., starting January 14, 2026!
Come and pick up your academic year sticker for your student card, buy student union merchandise, or ask about associations, student union membership, or anything else that we at ÅAS can help you with.
When you enter Astra through the main entrance, you will find the service point next to a green service desk.
You can also send an email to kansli@studentkaren.fi if you have any questions outside of opening hours.
The Equality Committee of ÅAU consists of members of staff and students at the University. The two student representatives have substitutes in case they cannot attend meetings.
The Equality Committee of ÅAU consists of representatives from staff and students. The committee discusses equality and inclusion from many different perspectives. If you are elected, you get to help influence everything from practical matters on campus to the kind of training staff should receive in principles for safer spaces.
Tasks and responsibilities for the committee:
- Initiate and continuously develop equality, equal treatment and accessibility at ÅAU
- Inform about the equality work, initiatives, development within ÅAU
- Review and issue statements and recommendations at ÅAU from an equality perspective
- Follow up the Equality, equal treatment and accessibility action plans
The committee works in English and Swedish. All materials are translated and the discussions at the meetings are interpreted.
The Student Union seeks people with an interest in matters regarding equality and accessibility. The Student Union Board will elect the representatives. There are two student representatives with substitutes, so four students are elected.
Apply via this form. The deadline is Tuesday, 20.1.2026 at 3 pm.
Contact regarding the assignment and the election of the representative: the Students’ Rights Expert, hs_karen@abo.fi