About Us

About Us

Where research becomes relevant

Research Today is an independent South African digital publication focused on making credible research easier to understand and more useful in everyday decision-making.

We turn academic studies, scientific discoveries and evidence-based insights into accessible research journalism that explains what researchers found, how the research was conducted, where its limitations lie and why the findings matter.

Our Purpose

Making knowledge easier to understand and use

Research can influence businesses, communities, public policy and everyday decisions, yet important findings are often difficult to access or understand outside academic settings.

Our purpose is to bring credible research into the public conversation through clear, engaging and responsible journalism. We aim to add value beyond a study summary by explaining methods, reporting quantitative findings accurately, identifying important limitations and placing results in a wider practical and research context.

Research Today covers work across business, education, environment, governance, health, people, philosophy, science, society and technology, with the same emphasis on evidence and clarity across every category.

How we work

Our reporting is built around credible research sources, with preference given to primary and peer-reviewed studies where available.

Articles are designed to explain the research question, methods, sample or evidence base, key findings and limitations in plain language. We avoid overstating results, distinguish association from causation where relevant and link readers back to the original source information.

When a finding needs wider context, we may compare it with previous research or explain what it could mean in practice, while keeping the distinction between evidence and interpretation clear.

Editorial responsibility

Research Today is responsible for the editorial decisions behind the material it publishes. Accuracy, transparent sourcing and clear communication of uncertainty are central to our approach.

If you identify a factual error, unclear statement or source issue, please contact us so that it can be reviewed. Corrections are assessed against the underlying evidence and updated where appropriate.

Contact Research Today

Contact Us

Research Today is a South African digital publication that makes credible research easier to understand.

TERMS OF USE & PRIVACY POLICY

follow us