Richard van Rensburg is a social and psychological researcher who holds an MA from the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) and an MSc from the University of Edinburgh (UoE). His research interests include transformation in education, LGBTQIA+ identities, narrative theories of identity, and research methodology with a particular interest in qualitative methods. He is currently studying towards his PhD jointly through Wits and UoE in the field of education. In addition to his research work, he is also a qualified language editor. He has been working as the Managing Editor of the SAJP since January 2023.