Samantha Punch

Samantha Punch is a professor at Stirling University and a Scottish champion bridge player.

Career Dr. Punch is a Professor of Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology at Stirling University.

Samantha has an H-index of 37.

Bridge accomplishments Samantha grew up in England but moved to Scotland. She has represented Scotland on over twenty occasions. Her highest finish is fourth on the Scottish Women's Team at the World Championships in Wroclaw in 2016.

Bridge: A MindSport for All (BAMSA) Dr. Punch started BAMSA in 2013. BAMSA established a new academic discipline, the sociology of bridge. BAMSA has three key goals:

transform the image of bridge, encourage more people of all ages to play, to ensure the card game continues to thrive.

Personal life Samantha lives in Scotland with her partner-in-life and bridge partner, Stephen Peterkin.