Engineering Education: Opportunities & Events

The Centre for Engineering Education (CEE) is committed to supporting teaching staff in their professional development. It provides access to scholarship opportunities, conferences, and events that enhance engineering education. Below are some upcoming opportunities for learning, collaboration, and sharing best practices.

Upcoming Events & Conferences (outside of TUoS)

Engineering Academics Network (EAN) Congress
9-11 June 2025 | Manchester
For engineering academics across the UK and beyond.

GTA Developers Conference
25 June 2025 | University of Warwick | (Registration opening soon)
For those supporting Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) in any capacity.

Regenerative Design Education Anti-Conference
26 June 2025 | Bristol | Free (limited to 30 places)
An alternative approach to conference engagement—focused on discussion and collaboration.

UK & Ireland EERN Annual Symposium
3-4 July 2025 | Manchester | Submission of extended abstracts: 7 May
A key event for those involved in Engineering Education Research (EER).

SEFI Annual Conference 2025
15-18 September 2025 | Tampere, Finland | Full Paper deadline: 1 April
The largest European conference on engineering education, featuring global perspectives.
 

Latest Publications & Resources:

• Beck SB, Lazari P, Di Benedetti M. (2025) 'Lab group size and laboratory duration.' International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education. 0(0). [link]
• Rewarding Teaching in Academic Careers – Dr Ruth Graham (Read the report here)
   

Centre for Engineering Education Blog

• Introducing the ‘Collaborate with Us’ Tool: Connecting Experts in Engineering Education
• Introducing the New Centre for Engineering Education Outputs Page
• Augmented reality, and other realities in engineering education

Engineering and Teaching Shorts (for TUoS staff only)

• AERO Group Design Project led by Phil Leighton, Thursday 27 February, 1pm, Diamond Workroom 1
• Open Educational Resources led by Helen Moor and Tom Howard, Tuesday 4 March, 1pm, 38 Mappin St, Workroom 3.
• Assessment and Students' Skills in a World of Generative AI led by Andrew Barr and Kevin Nolan (UC Dublin). Wednesday 12 March, 12:15, Diamond Lecture Thatre 8 (first floor)
• Baseline Digital Learning AI and Education at Sheffield led by Kate Richardon, James Little, Greg Shaw and Laurie Wilson, Thursday 20 March, 1pm, Diamond Workroom 1