Ageing workforce in non-science fields ‘not good news’ for UK

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Rapid rise in professors aged over 65 sparks opportunities debate

Nearly half of all professors in the UK are now aged 55 or over

By Simon Baker

3 February

Number of academics working beyond 65 in UK doubles

Data unclear on whether older scholars are keeping younger researchers out of jobs

By Jack Grove

17 September

Scientists bust myth that academic productivity declines with age

In-depth examination of researchers’ career paths suggests few adhere to long-held stereotype that the young publish more

By Rachael Pells

20 October

Are older academics past their productive peak?

A recent paper claims that the quality of researchers declines with age. Five senior scientists consider the data and how they’ve contributed through the years

By Wolfgang Stroebe

12 May

Ageing workforce in non-science fields ‘not good news’ for UK

While some disciplines naturally have older researchers, more job security is needed to attract young, experts say

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Rapid rise in professors aged over 65 sparks opportunities debate

Number of academics working beyond 65 in UK doubles

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Ageing workforce in non-science fields ‘not good news’ for UK

While some disciplines naturally have older researchers, more job security is needed to attract young, experts say

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Rapid rise in professors aged over 65 sparks opportunities debate

Number of academics working beyond 65 in UK doubles

Scientists bust myth that academic productivity declines with age

Are older academics past their productive peak?

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