Retirement
The University of Glasgow doesn't have a set retirement age meaning that you can continue to work for as long as you wish.
There is currently no formal policy at the university regarding pre-retirement planning and no formal requirement to make your pre-retirement plans known. Some people, as they approach retirement, may want to consider reducing their hours to improve their work/life balance and/or make the transition to retirement less abrupt. Others may wish to continue their normal working hours until retirement. The choice is yours!
This section offers some signposts and links to help you start thinking and preparing for retirement. And check out the University of Sheffield's comprehensive Planning for Retirement Toolkit!
Continue to Learn and Study!
University of Glasgow Short Courses - great range of short courses from archeology and creative writing, to languages, psychology and film
Future Learn - learn 100% online with world class universities and industry experts. Develop hobbies, new skills or just for the joy of learning
Study towards a degree online through the Open University
Strathclyde University Short Courses - daytime and evening short courses covering a range of subjects
Arts and Culture
University of Glasgow Choral Society - open to all members of the University community
Luminate - Scotland's Creative Ageing Organisation delivering high quality arts and creative activities and an annual festival for older people throughout Scotland
Aerial Edge - Glasgow's circus school with classes for people of all ages and abilities
Barrowland Ballet - add your name to the waiting list to join their intergenerational dance company
Impact Arts - offers a craft cafe for older people in Govan.
Scottish Ballet Elders - performance and ballet classes for over 55s
Tricky Hat - The Flames - theatre performance company for people aged 50+ who create high quality, collaborative work
Sport and Fitness
UofG Sport offer some excellent online fitness and wellbeing resources and there are many local sports clubs and classes including:
- UofG Sport - gyms, swimming pool, classes and lots, lots more. Membership required.
- The Western Baths - close to the University main campus, offers sports facilities, classes and swimming pool for members.
- Glasgow Life - city wide charity with a wide range of cultural and sporting facilities.
- Bowling Clubs - near the University.
- West of Scotland Cricket Ground - clubs for all ages.
- Dance Glasgow
- Balance Yoga
- Hot Yoga West end
Arts and Culture Impact studies
Studies on the health and wellbeing impact of arts and culture for older people
Culture Counts - useful facts about the impact of arts and culture drawn from a broad range of academic journals
Late Opening: Arts and Older People in Scotland - (Sept 2017)
Volunteer Glasgow