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.
Anti-Racism week
This week, we are highlighting how everyone can contribute to a safe society. No one should feel unsafe or excluded. Actively working to combat racism is incredibly important. The Red Cross highlights exactly how harmful small comments and pa...
Events
Åbo: ÅAS’ Workshop on safer events
ÅAS organises a workshop for association Board Members and their designated Contact Persons on how to handle inapp... Read moreNews and blogs
News – 23.3.2026
Nominate Roses for the Staff 2026
The Student Union traditionally hands out roses to a few in the Åbo Akademi Univeristy’s staff&nb...
Blog – 18.3.2026
Anti-Racism week
This week, we are highlighting how everyone can contribute to a safe society. No one should feel unsafe or excluded. Actively working to comba...
News – 9.3.2026
Apply for a travel grant from the Tore and Herdis Modeen Foundation
As a member of ÅAS you can now apply for a travel grant.
Service Points' opening hours
On Monday, March 23, the service point in Åbo is closed.
Åbo:
Kåren: Monday and Thursday from noon to 3 p.m.
Astra: Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m.
Vasa:
Havtornen: Monday from noon to 3 p.m.
Academill: Thursday from noon to 3 p.m.
Partners
