Professor Steven Pinch
Emeritus Professor of Human Geography
Professor Steven Pinch is Emeritus Professor of Human Geography within Geography and Environmental Science at the University of Southampton.
I retired from the University of Southampton in September 2013 after 37 great years in what was initially the Department and then the School of Geography, and more recently the Academic Division of Geography and Environment. Over four decades I have research many topics but I have two main interests: first geographies of welfare (as manifest in my books such as Cities and Services and Worlds of Welfare); and second, geographies of knowledge exchange and innovation (as manifest in my work on the British motor sport industry the UK’s design industry).
In the last few years I have combined these two interests by examining social enterprises – ‘social’ firms that provide innovative ways of meeting social needs on behalf of the community rather than rewarding private shareholders. I have also maintained a continuing interest in the evolution of the local Hampshire economy. I intend to maintain these research interests in my capacity as an emeritus professor, assisting colleagues and undertaking various research and consultancy tasks as appropriate.
Although I no longer have formal responsibilities for alumni relations in Geography and Environment, I am always delighted to hear from past students and former members of staff.