In this episode, Rebecca Paddick spoke to Infotec.NEWS journalist Simon Guerrier, to find out what’s on the horizon in technology reporting over the coming months.    With an imminent election, the potential impact of AI-generated content, and the continuous evolution of digital, how do reporters select their stories? And what role do technology providers play in that?    They also discussed the ways journalism is evolving in response to advancements in big data analytics and visualisation tools.    Looking at public sector tech, Simon explains how the growing imp ..read more

In this episode, we talk to Rob Anderson, Chief Analyst and Service Director, Public Sector at Global Data, about what the future holds for govtech.  Rob explained how the Procurement Act – a central digital platform for suppliers to register and store their details so that they can be used for multiple bids – could be the biggest change in public sector procurement in a generation.   Rob then talked about the potential impact of the upcoming election, and why a more digitally focused government should look to build on the existing Roadmap for digital and data.  He also dis ..read more

We’re kicking off our first episode of 2024 with a focus on student mental health. Today’s students are facing a very unique set of challenges, the Covid legacy, and the cost-of-living crisis, have added to the ‘traditional’ pressures a student might face during their time at university. But the sector is responding, and there is some fantastic digital tools out there providing extra support. So what can we expect to see develop further over the coming months? We spoke to Aphrael Spindloe, Content Manager at Student Minds, the UK’s student mental health charity, to find out more about the supp ..read more

Welcome to the latest episode of Tech to Transform, the Mantis podcast.   In the episode, medtech journalist and editor Ian Bolland discusses the first ever medical technology strategy. The government says the plan will support a thriving UK medtech sector and make sure the health and care system can reliably access safe, effective and innovative medical technologies to deliver the best outcomes for patients.    As well as delving into the policy, Ian discusses the sector frustrations left behind by Covid-19 and debates if the pandemic was a lost opportunity for the medtec ..read more

Welcome to the first Mantis podcast of 2023. Tech to Transform is our podcast series featuring the leaders driving digital change forward in the public sector. In this episode, we talk to education journalist Charley Rogers about trends and challenges facing schools over the coming months. We discuss the types of edtech stories that cut through the noise in a busy and ever-growing marketplace, and show how the right technology can support overstretched teachers and impact teaching and learning for the better. We also take a look at what’s in store at this year’s largest edtech trade show, Bett ..read more

Welcome to the latest episode of TechToTransform, the Mantis podcast.  In this episode, Mantis Account Director Rebecca Paddick caught up with Dr Sophie Newton, a GP with a diploma in Lifestyle Medicine and YouTube channel, where she aims to share accurate, honest and evidence-based medical information. They discussed life in a busy GP practice, and the ways in which technology is helping to improve patient access to primary care.  Sophie also shared what she’d say to Therese Coffey if she had ten minutes in a taxi with her. Take a listen ..read more

Welcome to the latest episode of TechToTransform, the Mantis podcast. This episode is going to sound a little different because it’s a recap of the event the Mantis team held in Bristol on the 10th October. Mantis PR took part in this year’s Bristol Technology Festival, where we gathered a fantastic panel to discuss ‘Government innovation in science and technology, where next?’ Chaired by Eleanor Willock, Head of Mantis, the panel discussion and networking event gave the science and tech community access to the Government's own perspective on the topic, VC input on the industry investment land ..read more

On the 10thOctober, Mantis PR took part in this year’s Bristol Technology Festival. We gathered a fantastic panel to discuss ‘Government innovation in science and technology, where next?’ Chaired by Eleanor Willock, Head of Mantis, the panel discussion and networking event gave the science and tech community access to the Government's own perspective on the topic, VC input on the industry investment landscape, and discussion opportunity with growth and collaboration specialists. A world-leading programme of innovation in science and tech is a huge Government priority. How does it manage its ec ..read more

Welcome to the latest episode of TechToTransform, the Mantis podcast. In this episode, Head of Mantis, Eleanor Willock chats to Darren Caveney, from comms2point0, a shared learning space for creative communications professionals. After 12 years as an award-winning director and head of communications, Darren launched a specialist communications consultancy which has since supported over 150 organisations across the UK. Darren discusses his career challenges and achievements, and the unique pressures on public sector comms professionals today, and how we can address them. Take a listen ..read more

In this episode, we focus on the UK's Global leadership in scientific research and innovation, as Eleanor meets one of the UK's most accomplished scientific business leaders, Paul Vernon. Paul is the Executive Director, Business and Innovation, at the Government's Science and Technology Facilities Council, and is Head of Daresbury Laboratory, the UK's Internationally recognised centre for nuclear physics, high performance computing, and accelerator science. Paul takes Eleanor on a listening tour of Daresbury and discusses its mind-blowing innovation, space tech, the coolest thing in the car pa ..read more