This year the University of Otago has joined the new New Zealand research and education network, KAREN (Kiwi Advanced Research and Education Network). Come along and learn about the background to this development and the reach and advanced capabilities of the network. How you use the network will be explained, and the Government's 'Advanced Network Capability Building' initiative will be introduced. There will be a section on the Access Grid (a high quality video conferencing and collaboration service), one of the first advanced services carried on KAREN. The seminar will finish with an introduction to the eResearch initiatives underway at the University. This seminar will be of interest to all university staff and senior students. All are welcome. Who: * Neil James, IT Strategy Consultant. * Stephen Duncan, Senior Network Engineer, ITS Networking. * Fraser Foster, Technical Support Co-ordinator, ITS Teaching Facilities * Jo-Anne Skinner, Director, Research Division. When: Thursday 5 April, 1:00pm.