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From scholar to loller
The joys of retiring early.
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Mandatory retirement: the case against
Joe Norris argues that forcing academics to retire is a form of systemic violence.
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Mandatory retirement: the case in favour
Jamie Paris argues that guaranteed employment for life skews the age balance of the professorate while enabling the exploitation of early- and mid-career scholars.
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Staying active — and activist — in retirement
People often ask me: why are you still doing all those professional things? Haven’t you “retired”? The underlying and well-meaning message is: why aren’t you relaxing more, travelling to faraway places, and binge-watching your favourite television shows? I...
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End your job, keep your friends
Retiree associations help you stay engaged and connected during the next chapter of life.
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Share your expertise and write what you know
Writing a book in retirement can be a source of immense satisfaction.
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Creating retirement, step by step
Building a fulfilling life after work means remaining creative, playful and open to opportunities.
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Bringing experience to shape the future of post-secondary education
Retired faculty can stay involved in a myriad of ways.
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The weight of books
On dispersing your personal library at retirement.
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Retirement doesn’t have to mean the end of your research
In fact, it can free you to tackle new subjects that would have been off limits while you were still employed.
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The rewards of being part of your university’s retiree association
After retirement, it can be difficult to maintain your social connections – joining your institution’s retiree association can be a great solution.
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Why I chose to volunteer after retiring from academia
Volunteering is part of my self-identify as an academic, professional nurse and human being – but I do it selectively.
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Re-imagining yourself after retirement
Why thinking about lifestyle planning before and after you retire is so important.
