Baby boomers back on campus as US universities surf silver wave

Retirement planning: do compulsory retirement ages benefit the academy?

Many older academics have a great deal to offer, in terms of both research and teaching the next generation. But should they step aside for the sake of their younger colleagues’ careers? Jack Grove reports

By Jack Grove

13 December

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

Research quality declines with scientists’ age, study finds

Authors argue this means universities should spend less on senior academics and give promising younger scholars more of a chance

By David Matthews

20 January

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Reader's comments (4)

#1 Submitted by m.... on May 7, 2019 - 9:40am

An excellent idea for those lucky enough to remain mentally and also reasonably physically active in their 'golden years'... especially if well-off. They have life-experience as well as knowledge to share with younger students.

#2 Submitted by markbarlow on May 7, 2019 - 4:54pm

'flounder' not founder?

#3 Submitted by psypos on May 7, 2019 - 4:59pm

Any chance of locating these colleges/universities other than the two mentioned in this article?

#4 Submitted by plague_dr on May 9, 2019 - 12:52am

Seniors attend classes FREE at the Claremont Colleges http://www.claremont.edu/ No credit of course but who cares?

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