I'm an award-winning writer curious about all things weird and wonderful. With a background in science, I mostly write about wildlife, the environment, history and climate change.
I’ve previously worked as a research analyst and writer at the Office of the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor and in the communications team at the Australian Academy of Science in Canberra, Australia. Before that, I completed a Master of Science Communication specialising in creative nonfiction writing at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand.
Please get in touch with story tips, or if you’ve got some science in need of storytelling.
Voyager Media Awards 2024: Feature Writer of the Year
Judges’ comment:
‘An excellent portfolio of magazine features covering a fascinating range of topics executed with skill. This is long-form journalism at its best; each article was well researched, informative and beautifully written.’
Voyager Media Awards 2019: Best feature writer – Junior
Judges’ comment:
‘An exceptional writer who transforms the ordinary into the weird and wonderful. Ellen Rykers’ impressive research, craft and surprising insights delivered an entry well beyond the junior category and feature writing at its best.’
