Gradcut Showcase Innovation at EduTECH 2025

Tech That Connects: University of Sydney and Gradcut Showcase Innovation at EduTECH 2025

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This year, we’re excited to return to Innovation Valley with a live case study presentation alongside our valued partners at the University of Sydney. 

The session, titled “Technologies that Build Communities: The Case Study of Increasing Engagement, Enhancing Student Life, and Boosting Global Outreach,” will be held on 12 June 2025 at 11:00 AM at ICC Sydney.

From Concept to Impact

When Gradcut™ launched its AI-powered solution last year, our goal was simple: help students hold onto one of life’s biggest moments — and make it effortless for universities to deliver.

Partnering with the University of Sydney, we set out to do something new. The results?

  • 23,500 graduates
  • 140 ceremonies
  • 120,000+ instant video clips delivered
  • Branded stage clips formatted for instant sharing across TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook

Making graduation work for the Instagram generation

This technology helps universities to connect with students who expect instant results while enhancing student life, strengthening the community, and extending the outreach. With over 60,000 enrolled students and 20,000 graduates annually, USYD needed a solution that could scale without breaking the budget.

Christine Fairchild, Graduations Manager at the University of Sydney, will present the results alongside the Gradcut co-founders at EduTECH 2025 on June 12, sharing how the change has boosted student engagement without adding administrative work.

The software works by plugging into existing streaming setups, meaning universities can add this service without changing their established graduation processes without major infrastructure investments—a key consideration for budget-conscious educational institutions. Each clip maintains the university’s branding and delivers professional-quality content automatically.

Behind the Tech: The Gradcut Platform

Gradcut, powered by Edit on the Spot, leverages AI and automation to transform how graduation ceremonies are captured and shared. The platform captures high-quality video feeds and identifies key moments in real time, generating branded, personalised clips in a range of social media-friendly formats. These clips are then delivered directly to students quickly, securely, and seamlessly. 

Key Features of the Gradcut Solution:

  • Personalised videos delivered within 1 hour
  • Seamless integration with existing livestreams
  • Fully branded for each university
  • Optimised for social sharing
  • 10x faster and half the cost of traditional video production

EDUtech showcase highlights practical innovation

The presentation at EDUtech 2025, Australia’s largest education technology event, will explore how media technology can strengthen campus connections while expanding institutional reach.

The session will cover practical lessons on balancing data privacy with automation, utilising graduation content to enhance institutional reputation, and creating meaningful digital experiences for today’s socially connected students.

The University of Sydney, founded in 1850 and ranked 18th globally, provides a solid case study for how traditional institutions can adapt to modern student expectations without losing their established character.

Join Christine Fairchild, Graduations Manager at the University of Sydney, and Martin Renaud, Co-Founder of Gradcut™, as they walk through this real-world example of how cutting-edge media technology can strengthen connections on campus and beyond.

They’ll cover:

  • How student life was enhanced through meaningful digital touchpoints
  • Why instant, personalised video matters for today’s students
  • Lessons on balancing data privacy, automation, and emotional storytelling
  • Using media to elevate an institution’s reach and reputation

Why It Matters: The Stats Behind the Story

From last year’s pilot to this year’s scaled implementation, the impact has been both measurable and meaningful. Statistics show a noticeable increase in student engagement across social platforms, as graduates eagerly share their achievements with friends and family. 

The technology particularly resonates with students who may be the first in their family to graduate from university. Having an instant, shareable video of crossing the stage creates a powerful moment for families watching from home or celebrating together.

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Delivering Instant Videos at USYD with Gradcut

Graduation like Never Before: Delivering Instant Videos at USYD with Gradcut

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Those few seconds on the stage hold a lifetime of dedication, hard work, and pride! This May, the University of Sydney is once again making those moments special by offering graduates instant, personalised videos—delivered within an hour—thanks to Gradcut.

After an unconventional and promising initiative taken by the University of Sydney last year, it is once again facilitating the students this year by offering instant stage clips, making sure you share your proud moments. 

A Look Back at 2024:

Last year, the University of Sydney partnered with Gradcut and became the first university in Australia to offer instant graduation videos. These clips were created in three formats (horizontal, vertical reel, and square) for easy sharing across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and more, helping students connect with their friends, families, and wider communities in real time.

The numbers speak for themselves:

  • 13,500 graduates
  • 97 ceremonies
  • 88,000+ individual video clips delivered

For over 50 years, graduation memories have been captured the same way—through traditional photography and videography, requiring weeks of manual editing and delivery. In fact, the earliest known university graduation captured on video is the 1939 commencement ceremony at the University of Southern California (USC), recorded on 16mm film.  Harvard University’s 1852 commencement was among the earliest documented with photographic evidence. Today’s graduates live in a digital age where instant, shareable content is the norm.

How Is Gradcut Different:

Gradcut uses ‘Edit on the Spot’ technology to transform the live stream of the graduation ceremony into thousands of individual video clips. Each student receives a personalised video of their moment crossing the stage, receiving their degree.

Here’s the best part: there’s no need for additional tech equipment or a filming crew. Gradcut integrates directly into the existing livestream setup, keeping things smooth and stress-free for the university’s media team.

Once the stream is captured, it is instantly edited into multiple social media-ready formats—perfect for sharing, saving, and celebrating.

Benefits:

  • Speed: Videos are delivered within an hour of the ceremony.
  • Simplicity: No disruption to your livestream or media team.
  • Branding: Each clip is customised with the university’s branding.
  • Grad Engagement: Instant sharing helps to foster a connection with the University.
  • Cost-Effective: Delivered faster and at half the cost of traditional services.

Looking Ahead to 2025:

Thousands of new graduates will step onto the stage this May—and Gradcut will be there again, turning their proudest moments into instant, shareable memories. Known for supporting startups, the university has demonstrated its commitment to embracing innovative technology. 

“Collaborating with Gradcut has been an absolute privilege. Together, we’ve piloted their groundbreaking product, Gradcut. This innovative solution provides graduates with high-quality, digital versions of their stage-crossing within an hour of the ceremony, ready to share on social media or with loved ones. Gradcut truly captures the joy and pride of graduation day in a way that’s instant, convenient, and perfect for the digital age,” says Christine Fairchild, Graduation Manager at the University of Sydney.

As universities navigate an increasingly digital and competitive environment, Gradcut’s solution offers a powerful, modern way to extend the graduation experience far beyond the ceremony itself.

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University of Sydney Pilots Automated Graduation Video Service from Edit on the Spot

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Gradcut breakthrough technology delivers over 50,000 video clips to 8,500 University of Sydney graduates in a 19-day AI video processing marathon!

Designed for universities by the startup founders of Edit on the Spot – a real-time automated video editing software for events, Gradcut automatically edits live-streamed footage into personalised video clips for each graduate.

“We have been developing Edit on the Spot technology for the past 2 years and saw a great application for it in graduation ceremonies and awards. Gradcut saves unending hours of editing, rendering, exporting and uploading by analysing the footage to identify each graduate, automatically editing and delivering social media clips, while the moment is still relevant – shares Martin Renaud, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer.

“Graduation is such a momentous occasion,” said Christine Fairchild, Graduations Manager at the University of Sydney. “The Gradcut product allows graduates to share this significant moment, as widely as they wish after the event, and re-live the memory again and again.”

The University of Sydney will pilot Gradcut till the end of May offering graduates a memorable keepsake of their special day.

“We’re grateful to the University’s Graduation Team for supporting innovation and providing a startup with an opportunity to launch a new product, ” says Anastasha Renaud, CEO and co-founder of Edit on the Spot. “Graduates we interacted with, and especially, parents, were extremely excited about this opportunity to receive an up-close video on stage. It is a truly memorable moment when you receive your hard-earned qualification, and it happens only once or a few times in your life.”

Gradcut seamlessly integrates with existing video production or live-streaming services; its user-friendly online portal is designed for an effortless setup for multiple ceremonies, providing the university with metrics and reporting. Videos are delivered to graduates via a secure student portal in various social media formats for purchase shortly after graduation.

“We chose Akamai for its continuous cloud security compliance and with the support Fastlane Solutions delivered platform in record timing,” says Martin Renaud.

Beyond capturing memories, Gradcut aims to make a meaningful impact by donating a portion of profits to support education initiatives in developing countries and indigenous communities. Making a difference, one graduation video at a time.

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Gradcut: Turning Graduation Memories into Meaningful Impact

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At Gradcut, we believe that graduation is a significant occasion that deserves to be celebrated and preserved. Our cloud-based software platform empowers universities to provide their students with personalised video clips of their graduation ceremony, making it easy for them to cherish their special day and share with family and friends.

Our purpose extends beyond just capturing memories. We aim to make a meaningful impact by donating a portion of our profits to support education in developing countries and underserved communities and empower the new generation of student to pursue their academic goals and aspirations.

A Seamless Solution for Universities

Gradcut is designed exclusively for universities that are looking to provide their students and families with a unique and memorable graduation experience. Our SaaS subscription model makes it easy for institutions to set up as many ceremonies as they need, and our user-friendly online portal ensures that every student receives a tailored, edited video clip of their graduation ceremony.

Elevate Your University's Brand

But Gradcut is more than just a video service – it’s a powerful marketing tool that helps universities enhance their brand visibility and reach. By seamlessly integrating with existing video production or live streaming services, we deliver customised, branded video clips to each graduate, amplifying your institution’s presence and creating a multiplying marketing campaign.

Instant Gratification, Lasting Impact

The main advantage of Gradcut is our ability to deliver individual branded video clips to students soon after the graduation ceremony. Graduates download and share their videos on social media while the moment is still fresh, creating a powerful marketing campaign for the university and a cherished keepsake for the students and their families.

With Gradcut, you can celebrate graduation in a way that’s both meaningful and memorable, all while making a positive impact on the world. Join us in our mission to transform the graduation experience and create a brighter future for students everywhere.