Blogs

BAMSA’s “Bridge, Youth and MindSport Education” research project has reached a significant milestone with the completion of its international research fieldwork. The fieldwork completed over 2025 captured rich insights based on in-depth interviews with young bridge players, parents, schoolteachers, and bridge [...]

The role of mindsports in developing critical thinking skills and fostering social connections has never been more relevant. As our world increasingly demands cognitive agility and creative problem-solving abilities, two new resources shed light on how mindsports can help shape our [...]

Scottish bridge is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr John Matheson, one of our greatest ever players. I was lucky to speak with John as my first pilot interview when starting my journey into bridge research eleven years ago. He [...]

Most books about bridge focus on bidding and/or card play, but what about the players that hold the cards? In “The Art of Becoming a Top Bridge Player,” coauthors Professor Samantha Punch and Tim Rees draw together common themes from interviews [...]

Bridge and music both have mathematical underpinnings. This blog by pianist and bridge writer, Augie Boehm, discusses the many intersections of bridge and music. Obviously, counting is crucial. Less obvious is the importance of patterns and sequence. Bridge has a very [...]

ACES & KNAVES is an exhilarating 55-minute documentary of the highs and lows of bridge told by those closest to the game. Members of the BAMSA team share their thoughts. Watch ACES & KNAVES Professor Samantha Punch BAMSA [...]