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.
Europe Day – Why does it matter for us students?
Have you noticed that the flag is raised? Today is Europe Day; but what are we actually celebrating? Europe Day is celebrated on May 9 because the French Foreign Minister, Robert Schuman, presented his declaration on May 9, 1950. The declarat...
Events
FUI: Coffee-beer at the restaurant boat Wanha Rahtilaiva
This friday FUI will gather in the restaurant boat Wanha Rahtilaiva for a Coffee-beer. At Coffee-beers we hang ou... Read moreNews and blogs
Yleinen – 9.5.2026
Europe Day – Why does it matter for us students?
Have you noticed that the flag is raised? Today is Europe Day; but what are we actually celebrating? Europe Day is celebrated on May 9 because...
Blog – 30.4.2026
Chair of the Board Svea Välimäki’s speech on May Day Eve at Vårdberget
Bästa studerande,Våren är här, och än en gång samlas vi på Vårdberget med samma glädje i bröstet och den återfunna energi som våren för med si...
News – 14.4.2026
Scholarships from the Agneta and Carl-Erik Olin fund 2026
One or more scholarships are available from the Agneta and Carl-Erik Olin Fund for individuals pursuing a Licentiate or Doctoral degree at Åbo...
Service Points' opening hours
The Service Points will be closed on Thurs 14 May. The Service Points will be closed for the summer from 22 May to 23 August. During the summer, you can contact our Service Experts by email – see the contact page.
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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