Upcoming Webinars: January 2026

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Written By Kate Daniels

2026 has arrived, and so have our first webinars of the year!

These sessions focus on two challenges many institutions are navigating right now: how to use shared history to support development goals, and how to create a meaningful digital home where alumni feel connected long after they leave.

From turning heritage and collective memory into a driver for engagement and giving, to building an online space that supports connection, communication and belonging, each webinar is packed with practical ideas and real-world examples you can put into action straight away.

Whether your focus is alumni engagement, fundraising, or creating a stronger sense of community, these sessions will help you make your digital presence more purposeful and more people-centred.

Explore the sessions below and follow the links to register.

 
 

Driving Development using Shared History

Alumni and institutions have one thing in common, shared history, and whilst many institutions harness this connection through reunions and events, there is often very little done with it in the digital domain.

This case study session will examine how Socialarchive takes all the benefits of a heritage archive and merges them with the best parts of social media to support all your development goals.

📅 Thursday 15th January 2026

⌚ 11am GMT

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Building a Digital Home for your Alumni Community


Discover strategies to create an engaging and supportive online environment for your alumni. Learn how to leverage digital tools to foster connections, share updates, and maintain a vibrant community. This session will cover best practices for creating an online space which ensures your alumni feel valued and connected.

Whether you're starting from scratch or moving to a new platform, join us to gain practical tips and inspiration to build a thriving digital home for your alumni network.

📅 Wednesday 21st January 2026

⌚ 12pm PST, 3pm EST, 8pm GMT

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We look forward to seeing you there! If you can’t make these dates, and would like to find out more, please do not hesitate to send us a message and we can arrange for a recording to be sent your way!

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Upcoming Webinars: January 2026
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Two practical webinars exploring how institutions can use shared history and digital spaces to build stronger, more engaged alumni communities.

From supporting development goals to creating a digital home where alumni feel valued and connected, these sessions share ideas you can put into action straight away.

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Digital archives in education are no longer just places to store the past. When used strategically, they become active tools for communication, engagement and belonging. From creating instant videos and personalised alumni content to powering admissions storytelling, capturing student voices and informing strategy through analytics, this article explores ten ways modern digital archives can support the everyday work of schools, colleges and universities.

Capturing the Stories of Your Final-Year Students: Why It Matters and How to Do It Well
Capturing the Stories of Your Final-Year Students: Why It Matters and How to Do It Well

Final-year students are on the edge of one of the biggest transitions of their lives… leaving school or university and becoming alumni. This moment is rich with reflection, gratitude, uncertainty and personal storytelling, yet most institutions never capture it. By collecting student voices before they leave, schools and universities can build stronger alumni relationships, create powerful long-term marketing content, and preserve memories that matter. This article explores why final-year reflections are valuable, how to gather them effectively, and simple engagement ideas you can introduce right away.

Upcoming Webinars: December 2025
Upcoming Webinars: December 2025

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Do You Really Have the Capacity for an Archival Project?
Do You Really Have the Capacity for an Archival Project?

Schools hold decades of stories, traditions and memories, but turning that history into a living digital archive is harder than most teams expect. While the intention is strong, the day-to-day capacity is often stretched thin. This article takes an honest look at why so many archival projects stall, and how a more realistic, phased approach can help schools preserve and share their heritage without overwhelming their staff.

How Nostalgia Drives Support: Emotional Storytelling in Development Campaigns
How Nostalgia Drives Support: Emotional Storytelling in Development Campaigns

This article explores how emotionally driven storytelling helps schools and universities inspire generosity, foster belonging and turn memories into meaningful support. Drawing on psychology, neuroscience and digital engagement trends, it reveals how archives can power fundraising campaigns through authentic, human-centred storytelling that reconnects alumni with the moments that shaped them.

The Power of Participation: Why Every Alumni Voice Matters
The Power of Participation: Why Every Alumni Voice Matters

When it comes to alumni engagement, real connection comes from participation, not just communication. Every alumnus has a story that shapes your school’s collective history. This post explores why participation is the key to belonging and how to make it easier for every voice to be heard.

Upcoming Webinars: November 2025
Upcoming Webinars: November 2025

This month, we’re hosting two inspiring sessions designed to help you turn history into connection, celebration and support.

From using your school’s story to fuel alumni giving, to celebrating the shared experiences that unite your community, each webinar is packed with practical ideas and creative approaches you can put into action right away.

Whether your focus is on engagement, fundraising or building a stronger sense of belonging, these sessions will help you bring your community’s past to life in meaningful ways.

7 Reasons Every School Needs a Digital Archive in 2025
7 Reasons Every School Needs a Digital Archive in 2025

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