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.
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Events
RÅA Live 2026
💜🐙🧡RÅA LIVE 2026🧡🐙💜 Now it’s finally time for the long-awaited RÅA Live 2026! On 22–23 October, ni... Read moreÅAS: FEST at Kåren
Do you want to meet new people, win some prizes, listen to music and have a good time? …Well look ... Read moreÅAS Pop-up in Astra
Welcome to meet the ÅAS Board Members on campus! This year, the Student Union has aimed to be more presen... Read moreNews and blogs
News – 10.10.2026
ÅAS’ lectern in the banquet hall was restored with funding from Åbo Akademis Alumner
Åbo Akademis Alumner (Alumni association of ÅAU) gifted ÅAS with a contribution as an Annual Ball gift to restore the lectern that has stood i...
News – 9.10.2026
Statement: ÅAS Demands an Account and Impact Analysis Following the Outcome of the Restructuring Process
ÅAS is concerned about the risk of the reform’s tight timetable affecting the quality of its preparation and implementation.
Blog – 7.10.2026
Where I belong
This week, we’re highlighting how bullying and exclusion affect people. These are two topics I have personal experience of and have given a lo...
Service Points' opening hours
The service point at Astra in Åbo will be closed on Wednesday, October 21.
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.
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