When people think of school or university archives, they often picture dusty old bookshelves filled with aging photos, fading letters, and stacks of documents. While the traditional approach to archiving is about preservation and record-keeping, there’s a growing trend towards making archives interactive and engaging.

In this article we discuss how to transform them into dynamic digital spaces where alumni, students, and even the wider community can connect with your history in meaningful ways.

Do you have an important anniversary coming up? Discover why creating a digital archive is the perfect way to commemorate the occasion!

In this article, we explore how digital archives provide a modern, accessible, and engaging solution to preserve your school's legacy. By showcasing your history in an interactive and dynamic format, a digital archive not only honors the past but also connects your alumni, students, and staff—ensuring that your school's journey continues to inspire future generations.

Preserving your institution's history is about more than maintaining records—it's about fostering connections across generations. Collaborative archiving, involving alumni in the preservation process, enriches archives with diverse perspectives and unique contributions. By inviting alumni to share photos, stories, and memorabilia, schools can build a more vibrant historical record while strengthening alumni engagement. Discover how this approach can transform your school’s history and future.

Looking to plan an unforgettable alumni reunion event? This article discusses how to leverage your archives to enhance your alumni events. From personalised messaging, to creating immersive experiences, you can add authenticity and encourage engagement, making your next alumni reunion more memorable and meaningful.

Read our comprehensive guide to successfully launching a digital archive for your school or university, emphasising strategies to promote engagement and community building.

Discover how to transform your school or university archives into engaging social experiences. Our latest article explores digitisation, compelling content curation, and how to leverage technology to unlock the full potential of your institution’s history.

In the evolving landscape of alumni engagement, institutions are increasingly turning to innovative solutions to deepen connections with their past students, teachers, and their wider community. One often-overlooked tool in achieving this is the integration of facial recognition features within your school digital archives.

Discover how this technology can revolutionise alumni engagement - making it wasier than ever to reconnect with past students and strengthen community bonds.