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.
Apply to be a member of the ÅAS Board for 2025 in Vasa
ÅAS is looking for two people to complete the Executive Board for 2025. The two people we are looking for will be members of the Executive Board working from Vasa. The new Board members will be elected by the Student Union Council. Have you t...
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News – 11.12.2024
Apply to be a member of the ÅAS Board for 2025 in Vasa
ÅAS is looking for two people to complete the Executive Board for 2025. The two people we are looking for will be members of the Executive Boa...
Yleinen – 29.11.2024
ÅAS elects board for 2025 – Emilia Melén elected as the new Chair of the Board
Pictured (from left to right): Svea Välimäki, Niko Sandberg, Emilia Melén, Kevin Hede, Melina Lindholm, Erik Malmström, Angelica Loo and Emma ...
Blog – 18.11.2024
Change from physical to electronic diplomas – What does it entail?
About two weeks ago Åbo Akademi University declared their intention to make the change from physical diplomas to electronic diplomas for gradu...
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