Verulam (readers' letters – October 2026)

Nikki Stockbridge opens up on her experience of imposter syndrome while building a successful career in the structural engineering profession, describing how she has learned to see her doubts in a different light and keep pushing herself forwards.

The award of this year's IStructE Gold Medal to Tina Vejrum not only boosts the representation of women on the prestigious roll call, it also signals a nod to the specialist long-span bridges sector. Helena Russell finds out about her career so far.

A round-up of events at Institution HQ and around the regional groups.