The EPC’s Complex Systems Toolkit provides accessible, practical resources for embedding complex systems concepts into engineering education. The Complex Systems Toolkit is supported by Quanser.
Complex Systems Toolkit - Educators’ pack
Educator? This is for you.[Read More]
1 Dec 2025
Launch webinar: Introducing the Complex Systems Toolkit
Register for the webinar.[Read More]
1 Dec 2025
Media release: New toolkit helps tomorrow’s engineers understand complex systems
Media release: Complex Systems Toolkit[Read More]
30 Nov 2025
About the Complex Systems Toolkit
Why, what, and how.[Read More]
24 Nov 2025
The role of Wicked Problems thinking to help understand the extent of engineering involvement in complex systems
Defining and understanding complex systems.[Read More]
24 Nov 2025
Case study: Island energy transition
Complex systems modelling in renewable energy transition.[Read More]
24 Nov 2025
Teaching activity: Using a participatory modelling approach to urban regeneration
Participatory modelling approach to urban regeneration.[Read More]
24 Nov 2025
Understanding complex systems competencies required in engineering graduates
Core competencies required to effectively engage with complex systems.[Read More]
24 Nov 2025
A tool for thinking about complex systems and policy
A tool for conceptualising complexity and policy.[Read More]
24 Nov 2025
Complex Systems Toolkit: Resource library
Signposting additional resources.[Read More]
24 Nov 2025
Improving metal recycling and recycled content intake
Towards a circular economy.[Read More]
24 Nov 2025
Complex Systems Toolkit: Engineering complex systems glossary
Definitions of key terms.[Read More]
24 Nov 2025
Understanding emergence in complex engineering systems
Emergence in complex systems.[Read More]
24 Nov 2025
Teaching activity: Modelling complexity in industrial decarbonisation
Simulating pinch analysis and multi-stakeholder trade-offs.[Read More]
24 Nov 2025
Teaching activity: Climate science and policy solutions workshops
Climate science and policy solutions workshops. [Read More]
24 Nov 2025
Complex systems in a transformational era
Why integrate complex systems in engineering education? [Read More]
24 Nov 2025
Case study: Managing floods in urban infrastructure
Applying Cynefin framework for climate resilience.[Read More]
24 Nov 2025
Teaching activity: LLM-driven interactive simulation for complex sociotechnical systems
Interactive simulation for complex sociotechnical systems.[Read More]
24 Nov 2025
How to scaffold complex systems learning outcomes across a curriculum
Scaffolding complex systems learning outcomes.[Read More]
24 Nov 2025
Case study: Using fault tree analysis in a rail failure investigation
Material failure analysis using systems thinking.[Read More]
24 Nov 2025
High-level overview of complex systems methods and tools
Complex systems methods and tools.[Read More]
24 Nov 2025
The real world is a complex system
We live in a complex world and complexity is a key challenge.[Read More]
24 Nov 2025
Complex Systems Toolkit - Events
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29 Oct 2025
Why should you get involved with our Complex Systems Toolkit?
The Working Group Co-Chairs discuss why this is a vital resource and why you should get involved.[Read More]
19 Jun 2025
Contributions sought for the Complex Systems Toolkit
Can you contribute a knowledge or guidance article or a teaching activity?[Read More]
10 Jun 2025
Complex Systems Toolkit - News & updates
News and updates on the Complex Systems Toolkit[Read More]
7 Jun 2025Introducing the Complex Systems Toolkit
We've started work on a new toolkit and we need you.[Read More]
1 Nov 2024