Student unions in Åbo join the discussion on how Europe is responding to global change

Press release
26 August 2025
For immediate release

To highlight the role of education in a changing Europe, the student unions at the University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University are participating in this year’s Europe Forum.

The theme of the discussion is sustainable education in Europe, and our panel participants will consider how we can work together to organise high-quality, sustainable education that reduces inequality.

In addition to MEP and former Minister of Education Li Andersson, the panel will also include the voices of students and universities.

Education is a cornerstone of the development of a sustainable society, both nationally and internationally. In a free Europe, we can work together to combat inequality and promote democracy and a sustainable society through education.

As student unions, we want to highlight this discussion so that decision-makers, universities and students can work together towards a Europe where everyone has equal opportunities to support the cornerstone of society – education.

The student unions’ discussion will be held in English on Thursday 28 August at 1.30–2.15 p.m. on the Sopukka stage.

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For more information, contact
Ellen Ijäs
Students’ Rights Expert, The Student Union of Åbo Akademi University
hs_karen@abo.fi , 02 215 4655