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Humphrey Southall is Professor of Historical Geography at the University of Portsmouth, affiliated with the Faculty of Science & Health and the School of the Environment and Life Sciences. He has been a key figure in advancing digital historical geography through large-scale projects such as A Vision of Britain through Time and the Great Britain Historical GIS.
- University: University of Portsmouth
- Faculty: Faculty of Science & Health
- Department: School of the Environment and Life Sciences
- Academic Rank: Professor
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree, University of Cambridge (1976)
- Special Student, Harvard University (1976–1977)
- PhD, University of Cambridge (awarded 1984)
Humphrey Southall's research centers on historical geography, with a focus on geospatial data modeling, gazetteers, and historical GIS. His work explores the long-term impacts of locality on health inequalities, the North-South divide in Britain, and the political roles of travellers. He has pioneered methods for disambiguating historical place names and constructing digital gazetteers from old maps and census data. His interdisciplinary approach bridges geography, history, and data science, contributing to digital humanities and sustainable development goals related to health and inequality.
His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward integrating historical data with modern GIS and ontologies. Themes include electoral analysis (e.g., Reform UK), climate-land use interactions, and the digitization of historical statistics. His work emphasizes data accessibility, public engagement, and the application of historical insights to contemporary policy challenges.
Scientific Awards and Recognition:
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Humphrey Southall has secured major research grants from the ESRC, AHRC, JISC, and the European Commission. He leads the DDME: Data Discovery Made Easy project, applying machine learning to social science databases. He has supervised PhD students and actively collaborates with researchers across disciplines. His public engagement includes media commentary on homelessness, air pollution, and elections via The Conversation and national press.
Labs and Research Teams:
- Lead Principal Investigator, A Vision of Britain through Time (VoB)
- Lead, Great Britain Historical GIS (GBHGIS)
- Team Member, PastPlace and AOU Resources as a Pelagios GIF Resource
- Collaborator with Patrick Aucott, Chris Thomas, and others on biodiversity and health projects
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