Tina, don't panic, you don't need +ve results for a PhD. You need to demonstrate in depth knowledge of your subject, novel research (which could well reveal -ve results) and understanding of the limitations of your work and how you would develop it (future work etc).

I'm sure that you manage to meet with your supervisor(s), they'll be able to reassure you.

Ask the International Office at your University (or intended University).

You are unlikely to find a lecturing post where you can do a part-time PhD. The usually situation (esp. in science) is to complete your PhD, postdoc for several years (when you try to pick up some teaching in HE course/qualifications) and then you attempt to find a lecturing post.

BTW, I should have written that a PGCE is a 'qualification for teaching children', rather than a 'teaching qualification for children'(!)...although teachers are looking much younger these days!

A PGCE is a teaching qualification for children and hence is based on pedagogy i.e. teaching children not teaching adults (andragogy) whom you would encounter when demonstrating etc. A person studying for a PGCE spends a considerable amount of time in schools on teaching practice/observing teaching. It's certainly not compatible with fulltime PhD study (and I very much doubt you could do it along side a part-time PhD).

You'd be better off asking someone at the postgraduate office at your University.

Papasean, great ideas but don't forget that we are living in 'nanny state' Britain and unfortunately, it's all about COSHH and risk assessments:

Bird droppings = biological hazard (Cryptococcus neoformans, histoplasmosis, Salmonella, E.coli etc)
Apple pips = contain amygdalin, a compound that is metabolised to form hydrogen cyanide.
Conkers = Children should apparently wear eye protection whilst handling these [see http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cumbria/3712764.stm]

It's no wonder children are losing interest in science these days, they're not allowed to do anything fun!

Congrats! Good luck with the project and the move

BPS?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bps

I think wikipedia missed the British Pteridological Society on that list too!

Might be a bit too chemistry based for you but I've great success with getting children to do simple paper chromatography, they love it! Get some thick filter paper (filters for coffee machines work well if no lab ones handy), cut into strips (about 10cm by about 2cm) and with a (water soluble!) felt pen (i.e. blue) draw a small dot about 2 cm from one end. Dip the end nearest the dot in some water and prop the strip against something to keep it upright. The water (mobile phase) will travel up the paper (stationary phase) and separate the inks (i.e. into green and yellow). You can get some cool separations. Experiment with different pens/colours until you get something you know will be impressive! Best of all, it's nice and safe with no dodgy chemicals (you can even pre-cut the strips so no risk of scissor injuries!)

A retrospective PhD by publications is not a feasible route for most people. Search the forums here, this topic has come up 2 or 3 times before.

Presumably the Team have blocked his IP address(es) so that it's not quite so simple as a user name change

I disagree with MistaG's step 2 (to a point) - if you feel you can expand your answer, then do so, even at the risk of using slightly wrong words or possibility not finding the English word you want (your interviewers are likely to help you out). It is absolutely crucial that you come across as enthusiastic - your potential supervisors will be less concerned about slight deficiencies in your language skills as they will very quickly improve when working in the UK. However, if they think you aren't excited by the project and keen to work with them, they are unlikely to offer you the position.

Try to be yourself, be polite and above all, let your enthusiasm for the project be evident. Good luck!

Not necessarily - a studentship can be funded or unfunded

http://www.postgraduateforum.com/showmessage.asp?thread=4910

If you are a full-time PhD student you are expected to devote the majority of your time to the PhD. Taking on significant amounts of work would generally be frowned upon.