Profile: Jon Leach

Human error, climate change, connecting with the younger generation, teaching seismic engineering in the UK and unforeseen future use of structures are all topics raised by readers this month.

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.

What role can engineers play in the push towards resilient sustainability? Dr Elisabeth Marlow shares her thoughts with Helena Russell.