No longer up to their arses in alligators..

Article Abstract:

An analysis of the different attitudes towards retirement taken by academics. Jim Godfrey, who retired from his position as a senior lecturer and admissions tutor at Bradford University's chemical engineering department, has spent the six years since his retirement at age 65 traveling and has no desire to return to academia. However, other academics have no desire to retire when they reach 65 and are keen to carry on working.

Analysis, Interview, Godfrey, Jim

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Take stock and face the future

Article Abstract:

Advice for academics on how to prepare for retirement both financially and socially. Tips include starting thinking early about pensions, making plans to keep both mentally and physically active, keeping up to date in your field, recognising the continued value of your expertise, and creating a network of people who might be interested in employing you when you retire from your academic career.

Management dynamics, Management, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Company business management, Retirees

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Lucrative fields pull in experts

Article Abstract:

Consultancy work is becoming such an integral part of academic life that it could be exerting an influence on the subject specialisms selected by lecturers, according to business expert Des Dearlove. Dearlove contends that many academics in the UK are deliberately selecting work in fields in which there is a big demand for consultants so that they can maximise their earning potential.

College teachers, College faculty, Dearlove, Des

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