[Open] Engineering

Git, GitHub and GitKraken: From Zero to Hero

This beginner-friendly course introduces version control and Git, showing how to help researchers keep track of changes and work better with others. Through practical, hands-on activities, you'll learn useful tools and techniques for managing and collaborating on research projects. 

Whack a Filter on it: The art of reframing lab activities

This resource reveals tried-and-tested ways to transform dull lab activities into powerful learning experiences. By analysing over 400 labs, we've created a set of easy-to-use 'Filters' to help you boost student engagement, enjoyment, and outcomes. Ready to supercharge your teaching? Start here!

The Little Book of Thermofluids

This trusted reference — affectionately known as the Little Book of Thermofluids — is given to all Mechanical Engineering undergraduates at the University of Sheffield. Created by Professor Stephen Beck and fellow academics, it’s packed with essential formulae, data tables, and charts to help students navigate thermodynamics and fluid mechanics with confidence. 

An interactive Bomb Calorimeter Simulation

Explore the science of energy release with this hands-on Interactive Bomb Calorimeter Simulation. Choose a material to combust, track how the surrounding water heats up, and calculate its specific heat capacity — all in a safe, virtual lab environment. It’s a great way to understand core thermodynamics concepts through experimentation and discovery.