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.
Events
ÅAS, VYY and Vamok: Voting in Vasa
This year, ÅAS, together with VYY and Vamok, gathers all students for a joint voting e... Read moreNews and blogs
Blog – 21.3.2025
County and municipal elections: You Can Influence Your Student City!
Sunday, April 13, is Election Day – and not just one election, but two! Both the municipal election and the county election will be held...
News – 7.3.2025
Apply for a travel grant from the Tore and Herdis Modeen Foundation
Apply for a travel grant to immerse yourself in French or German.
Open positions – 27.2.2025
The Student Union of Åbo Akademi University is looking for a student representative for Åbo Akademi’s Election Committee
Do you want a unique insight into how Åbo Akademi’s decision-making bodies are formed? Now is your chance to make an impact! As a stude...
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