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.
