Welcome to ResearchFinds News, a pioneering news platform dedicated to science communication and research translation in Africa. At ResearchFinds News, we generate 24-hour news from research findings on various subjects to benefit a non-academic audience, particularly the masses. Using a “newsification” model, we remove academic jargon from technical research, making findings accessible to the public and bridging the gap between academia, policymaking, and industry.
Combining academic rigor with journalistic flair, we promote public understanding of scientific research by enhancing science communication in Uganda and the region. Easy and accurate communication of research findings through a media lens supports effective communication with policymakers, industry, and the masses. This democratization of access to research products aims to make knowledge opportunities universal, sustainable, and impactful, enhancing socio-economic development and addressing disease and climate issues in Africa, which contributes about 2% of global research according to the World Economic Forum (2023).
Bridging research and industry has been central to contemporary debates about the relevance of academic research to socio-economic transformation. This need inspired us to launch the first-ever news website in Africa that translates complex scientific research to the wider world using a newsification model. Our goal is to bring the latest breakthroughs from the best researchers in Uganda and globally to the masses.
The service was conceptualized in early 2019 when prominent journalists mentioned the difficulty of accessing research information in Africa. Concurrently, researchers and academicians expressed frustration over their findings not garnering media attention. This spurred the idea of fostering conversations between academia and the media to promote research and industry collaboration for policy engagement and national transformation.
With my background as a researcher and 24 years of experience as a journalist, these conversations planted the seed that grew into ResearchFinds News. After discussions with university leaders, researchers, graduate students, and journalists, I realized that Uganda and Africa needed a mechanism to connect researchers and journalists directly.
In 2022, we launched researchfindsnews.com, Uganda’s and Africa’s first research translation news portal. This platform creates a framework for researchers, graduate students, and institutions to share their findings and thrive within the policy environment. Researchers have gained greater recognition for their work, and journalists have benefited from a centralized resource for diverse news to interest their readers, viewers, and listeners.
Over the years, we listened to our clients and evolved to provide a complete suite of communication services, research, and training for institutions looking to expand their international presence. Our flagship Research Finds News website and Findings e-magazine have been so popular that we adopted the title Research Finds News as our brand name with a redesigned website in 2024. An e-TV is also in the works. We are proud to support Africa’s research community by increasing awareness of impactful research throughout the region.
Our mission is clear – to bridge the gap between scientific research and industry. By infusing academic rigor with journalistic flair, we strive to bring impactful research and researchers to the forefront of decision-making and policy influence. We believe that research should not be confined to academic circles but should resonate with the wider community, driving positive change in society.
Beyond newsifying complex scientific research findings, we offer Research Services, Research Communication Skills, Academic Research Support and Mentorship, Research Methods Training, and coverage of scientific research and dissemination events.
Whether you are an academic, industry professional, policymaker, or curious individual, Research Finds News welcomes you to explore the fascinating world of research through our engaging content. We encourage researchers to share their findings HERE and connect with us via telephone, social media, and email. Together, let’s unravel the complexities of science and innovation for a brighter, knowledge-driven future.
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