Helen

Helen on Craggy Island (or somewhere similar)


Helen Ougham is a scientist with a deep interest in biology, computing and also words and languages.

She lives and works in Wales and, as an adult learner originally from England, has become a fluent speaker of the Welsh language and a strong supporter of Welsh culture.


Biographical


Helen's husband Sid, despite being born and bred in Wales, has only a rudimentary grasp of the language but is fortunate in being able to subcontract household linguistic duties to his more articulate partner.

Languages

Helen has travelled widely in the UK, Europe, Asia and North America in connection with her work and has participated extensively in international science collaborations.

Crosswords

She is an avid solver of crossword puzzles, blogs on and tests crosswords as part of a community of 'sloggers and betters' and has twice been Times Crossword Champion (1995 and 2006).
  You can learn more about Helen and her interests by following the links.