A new start after 60: Iād had several careers but no degree ā then I became a palaeontologist at 62
Summary
The Guardian profile tells the story of Craig Munns, who pursued multiple careers and, without a degree for decades, enrolled as a part-time student and earned honours in palaeontology at 62. Now 65, he works with Geoscience Australia, focusing on biostratigraphy and fossil research, illustrating a sustained commitment to learning and career reinvention in later life.