Charles Hammond is a Resuscitation Officer who has a second dan in the martial art of Aikido.

He's also a Buddhist. He's just given up smoking and has an interest in Sci-fi.

Find out more.

Charles has had a change in tutor this month and while she's settling in we have asked Dr Cheryl Newport, the course manager, for her thoughts on what the students should be up to by now.

Here's what she has to say!

Charles is doing some serious thinking about his upcoming Mini-project. Find out what he's going to be looking at in some of his more philosophical moments.

Check out his video diary!