On Monday 8 Sep, we were joined by our latest group of NATO students from the JAPCC. Martin Menzel, Carlos Presa, Giuseppe Canfora, Josh Chambers and Andre Haider were with us for the first week of their nine week ‘Enhancing Research Skills’ short course. They have now returned to Germany and will continue their studies, via distance learning supported by Blackboard and Skype, for the next eight weeks.