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.
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