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Åbo Akademis Studentkår

The Student Union of Åbo Akademi University

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.

About ÅAS

Do you want to make sure students’ voices are heard? Apply for the ÅAS Board 2026!

The Student Union of Åbo Akademi University (ÅAS) is now looking for its Board for 2026. The Board is the Student Union’s executive body and works daily to advocate for students’ interests. The new Board will be elected by the Student U...

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Events

06.12.2025 @ 15:15 – 06.12.2025 @ 17:30

ÅAS, TYY, TUO: Independence Day Procession in Åbo

Independence Day’s Procession of the Flags On Independence Day, 6 December, ÅAS, TYY and TUO will o... Read more
08.12.2025 @ 13:00 – 08.12.2025 @ 15:00

ÅAS: Mulled wine in Havtornen

Holidays are around the corner! This year we’re organising a “glögg” (alcohol free mulled win... Read more

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News and blogs

News – 27.11.2025

The Student Union of Åbo Akademi University Elects Board for 2026 – Svea Välimäki chosen as Chair of the Board   

From left to right: Emilie Jäntti, Anton Gröning, Svea Välimäki, René Närhi, Lina Kronström, Emilia Melén, Karin Holmberg och Santeri Kylämäki...

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News – 19.11.2025

Apply to the annual ball comittee

On 21 February, the Student Union’s 107th Annual Ball is organised in Åbo! To be able to organise the ...

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News – 11.11.2025

Apply for the ÅAS’ Financial Board

The Student Union of Åbo Akademi University (ÅAS) is now looking for a vice-chair for its Financial Board for 2026-2027. To apply for a positi...

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