What is a student union?
There is a student union at every university in Finland. The main purpose of a student union is to advocate students’ interests. At Åbo Akademi University (ÅAU), this task belongs to the Student Union of ÅAU (in short ÅAS). The student unions’ position is stipulated in the Universities Act, and in order to be a powerful organisation that the university listens to, the law also states that all students are automatically members of their student union.
Statement: Students have the right to know what is happening at their university
The change negotiations at our university have now been concluded with a focus on a restructuring of the entire organisation. The Board of the Student Union of Åbo Akademi University (ÅAS), just like other students, understands that the economic situation is forcing the management at ÅAU to make difficult decisions. We therefore assume that the university’s management also understands and takes students into account.
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May Day Eve’s Dinner Party 2025
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News – 4.4.2025
Statement: The Resignation of Rector Mikael Lindfelt
The Rector of Åbo Akademi University, Mikael Lindfelt, announced today, April 4, 2025, that he will resign from his position as Rector of Åbo ...
News – 14.4.2025
Recipients of diplomas and roses 2025
Record Number of Nominations for “Roses to the ÅAU staff” – Language Teachers Stand Out This year, the Student Union of Åbo Akademi Univ...
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