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From scholar to loller
The joys of retiring early.
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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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The University of Manitoba strengthens engagement with retired academics
A new project offers emeriti many ways to connect.
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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 curious incident of the nobbled college and university retiree associations
All soon-to-be-retired academics should be encouraged to join their institution’s retiree association – but some don’t even know it exists.
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The weight of books
On dispersing your personal library at retirement.
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What happens when an academic mindset and corporate culture collide
Volunteering during retirement should be fun, but one academic unexpectedly found himself in the middle of a clash of cultures.
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Thriving in retirement: a holistic approach
By focusing on exercise, social connections and diet, retirees can add years to their lives.
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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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Why you should consider reinventing yourself after retirement
It is important to move beyond your previous experience and challenge yourself in this new phase of life.
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A chemistry professor reflects on his decision to resign
Instead of fully retiring, some institutions offer faculty the possibility of staying on with the institution as a faculty professor.
