The main purpose of our activities is to support the Åbo Akademi University.
2,2
million euros was given in scholarships
639
months in working grants
2,7
of the value of disposable wealth was used to realize the purpose of our foundation
The Åbo Akademi University Foundation contributes financially to maintaining the
Åbo Akademi University and also supports and promotes other cultural activities in Swedish,
especially scientific research. In 2018 we donated 15 million euros as a centennial
gift to Åbo Akademi University. The funding is aimed solely at Centres of Excellence
and will be shared by prominent research groups during 2019-2028.
The Åbo Akademi University Foundation contributes financially to maintaining the Åbo Akademi University and also supports and promotes other cultural activities in Swedish, especially scientific research. In 2018, we donated 15 million euros as a centennial gift to Åbo Akademi University. The funding is aimed solely at Centres of Excellence and will be shared by prominent research groups during 2019-2028.
RESEARCH INSTITUTES
Our support for scientific research includes two independent institutes, The Donner Institute for Research in Religious and Cultural History and The Åbo Akademi University Foundation Research Institute.
The Åbo Akademi University Foundation Research Institute
Through the Research Institute, the Åbo Akademi University Foundation finances strategic research projects that have the potential to achieve success both nationally and internationally.
CULTURE-BEARING ACTIVITIES
We have an important role as a cultural promoter. We operate three museums and also own the building where Åbo Svenska Teater is operating free of charge.
CASA HAARTMAN
The artist’s home Casa Haartman is designed by the architect Erik Bryggman for the couple Axel and Hedvig Haartman.
ETT HEM
The museum Ett hem was awarded the Museum association of Southwest Finland award in 2017.
Office
Address: Åbo Akademi University Foundation sr, The Observatory, Vårdberget, FI-20700 Åbo (Turku)
Directions by car: Turn into the park at the top of Kaskisbacken hill at Kaskisgatan 4 onto the Svartmunkegränd road, which leads through the park and up to the Observatory. There are parking spaces for a few cars by the Observatory.
Coordinates: 60°26′55″N, 22°16′36″E
The office is open weekdays between 9 am and 3 pm.
Phone: +358 20 786 1410
E-mail: stiftelsen(at)stiftelsenabo.fi or firstname.lastname(at)stiftelsenabo.fi
