As a member of Warwick’s first cohort, David has already retired. His time at Warwick taught him a unique way of thinking, which helps him approach problems from different perspectives, even in retirement.

Why did you choose Warwick?

The brochure made a strong impression on me.

What are you doing now?

As one of the first intake of undergraduates in 1965, I have been retired for some time now.

What motivates you to do what you do? 

Retirement is about filling seven days a week with your own activities — no-one dictates what you have to do. People at work have it easy; they are often directed for most of the week. The time pressures on retirees are much higher. We think more seriously about how much we have left!

How has your time at Warwick influenced what you do now?

Once an economist, always an economist. Being at Warwick taught me a unique way of thinking— often looking at a problem or issue from the other end of the telescope. We were trailblazers.

Favourite memory? 

Enjoying a glass of beer after a game of mixed hockey against a local village team, and attending the degree ceremony in the cathedral.

Best thing about the Warwick community?

The way it has lived up to its original vision.

Favourite place on campus?

Halfway between the old and new campuses.

David Mussell

BA Economics, 1968