Should Professors Emeriti Continue Their Academic Activities?

Whether Professors Emeriti will continue work after retirement depends primarily on their personality.An Emeritus Professor usually carries with him (her) accumulated knowledge, know-how, maturity, great scientific and life experience and good judgement.It would therefore be a pity to lose this accumulated capital of knowledge, skills and attitudes.There is a pre-condition for the continuation of academic activities: To be not only willing but also able to carry out this task.In our EAPE Position Statement (2024) we are noting this and we are requesting the opportunity to carry out teaching, research, mentoring, examining and governance activities.A recent Law in Greece is very encouraging towards this direction.In conclusion, my opinion is that those of us who are willing and able to continue carrying out academic functions should be given the opportunity to do so.