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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Gradcut is Coming to Canada and Transforming University Graduation Video Production with AI

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We are excited to announce that Gradcut, the leading-edge solution for university graduation video is coming to Canada. University students and institutions can both benefit from Gradcut’s personalised graduation video solution, as it’s expanding its reach. It is fast, easy to use, and benefits both students and universities.

Graduations are monumental moments in students’ lives, and they deserve to be captured in a way that is both meaningful and shareable. Video and live streaming have become integral parts of academic life, especially for sharing key milestones; Gradcut works with existing video production and live-streaming companies to capture the graduation ceremony, automatically transforming it into personalised video clips for each graduate. 

Not only are these videos enhanced with the university’s branding, but they are delivered within just an hour of the ceremony, making them a keepsake that students can share with friends and family. Students can relive their special day as they share their personalised video clips on social media, promoting their institution’s brand globally.

With the increasing demand for university video production in Canada, institutions are looking for innovative ways to commemorate significant moments like graduations. Gradcut was designed exclusively for educational institutions to offer a unique way to enhance graduation ceremonies through personalised, high-quality video clips.

How Gradcut Works for Universities

Gradcut’s cloud-based platform is designed to be as seamless and efficient as possible:

  1. Integration with Video Services: Gradcut works alongside the university’s existing video production teams or live-stream services.
  2. Personalised Video Clips: The platform generates personalised clips for each graduate, complete with school branding.
  3. Same-Day Delivery: Videos are delivered to graduates within 1 hour of the ceremony, allowing them to quickly download and share their accomplishments.
  4. Client Portal Setup: Universities can choose to manage multiple ceremonies through a client portal, making it easy to organise and distribute personalised videos.
  5. Graduates’ Portal: Graduates have secure access to their clips, which they can download in various social media formats.

The concept of university video production in Canada has evolved from basic live-streams to more engaging and personalised experiences. Previously, universities simply broadcasted graduation ceremonies with little customisation for individual graduates. Today, there’s a growing demand for personalised, professional videos that allow graduates to keep and share their proudest moments.

Gradcut addresses this demand by offering a solution that not only personalises the video experience but also integrates school branding, making graduation videos a powerful tool for promoting university identity.

Additionally, Gradcut’s platform is built for scalability—no matter how many students graduate each year, our technology can handle the demand. 

Innovations like Gradcut are paving the way for a bright future for university graduation videos in Canada and around the world. As more and more institutions adopt modern technology, students can expect high-quality productions that record their unforgettable moments.  Gradcut establishes new benchmarks for university graduation videos by focusing on creative storytelling methods and ensuring that everyone’s journey is beautifully documented.

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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.