It's not so hard to join this research group. You can do it all your self (don't need to ask anyone). Just do these things:

1. Join the ElvisList and Special Interest Group mailing lists
2. Check that you are in the Elvis ECS UNIX group (e.g. "groups username" from the command line). ! If you are note part of the Elvis ECS UNIX group email jobs@ecs.vuw.ac.nz to ask to be added.
3. Login to the ElvisBrain wiki (that is this wiki), it takes ECS login credentials.
4. Create an Elvis Home Page for yourself e.g. FirstnameLastname and to add links surround FirstnameLastname with double square braces
5. Link your Elvis home page from the People page under the appropriate heading e.g. http://www.elvis.ac.nz/Main/People#Academic_Staff
6. Come to one of research ElvisMeetings in CO255 (aka Burbank) or the ElvisLounge.
7. Create a research diary / blog to keep track of your research. (e.g. DiaryOfRashiNa)
8. If you are a thesis student (MSc Thesis, PhD) find an office, you are entitled to OfficeSpace. Talk to your supervisor.
9. Come and say hello to other Elvis members, don't be shy we are all friendly and are here to help