Down to Earth Words
for a better
World

Taking big ideas

Working with researchers to bring science to light

Share your discoveries.

Add wonder to the universe.

Let your science inspire and inform.

About our world

Synthesising science for the greater good

Get the word out.

Maximise use of your research.

Educate for a safer, healthier, happier world.

And Making Them Personal

Crafting stories that matter to people and planet

Reach new audiences.

Make a difference with your work.

Improve lives and livelihoods.

Kia ora

I'm Ursula
Cochran

I’m here to help you share your science with the world.

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My Work

I work with scientists and organisations to turn research into words, enabling discoveries to reach the people who need them.

01.

Writing

Transforming science into crystal clear words for any audience or medium.

02.

Researching

Gathering information to ensure your research is appropriately contextualised.

03.

Presenting

Composing text for visual and oral presentations to maximise the impact of your research.

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Stories

Click on the rocks to find a few of my favourites or click ‘Explore’ below to see them all.

For safe places to live, look to the land

The body has its own traffic light system, and it’s been stuck on red for too long

Earthquake forecast just in: the Alpine Fault is due a major quake – and soon

Friday delivered a big test for NZ’s tsunami response. How did we do?

Why it’s so important to mark the anniversaries of earthquakes

Embrace the new normal: Why our earthquake recoveries give reason for hope

A decade on, NZ is yet to properly reckon with our tolerance for risk

Next Generation Māori Buildings

Triumph of Collaboration

Ursula is the complete package. Deep, expert knowledge. Clear, accessible writing. And a rare personality and empathy that gives life and meaning to complex ideas.

Toby Manhire

Editor-at-large at The Spinoff

Ursula made it so easy to communicate our research because she knew what to ask, understood its purpose, and was able to explain it to others clearly.

Professor Gregory MacRae

Structural Engineer at The University of Canterbury