Introducing Interactive Virtual Spaces
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our newest feature: Interactive Virtual Spaces!
While virtual tours might not be new, our approach takes them to the next level. With our Interactive Virtual Spaces, your community can explore locations at your school or university while engaging with your archival material in a way that’s both immersive and deeply personal.
Imagine this: your alumni wandering through their old boarding dormitory, listening to memories and stories tied to that space over the years. It’s not just a tour, it’s an experience that reconnects them to you and the places that shaped their lives.
Why Interactive Virtual Spaces?
Your community is more dispersed than ever. A single glance at the distribution of one customer’s alumni demonstrates just how global these connections have become.
Your community wants to reconnect - with you, with their memories, and with the spaces that matter to them. However, returning in person isn’t practical or even possible for some. According to the 2023 CASE Alumni Relations Report, in-person alumni event attendance has dropped by 40%. While digital engagement is on the rise, it hasn’t yet fully compensated for this decline.
To bridge this gap, schools and universities need to adopt innovative approaches, and that’s where our Virtual Spaces come in. These immersive experiences provide a unique way for alumni to feel as though they’re back at school - no matter where in the world they are. By blending nostalgia with cutting-edge technology, Virtual Spaces make reconnection both meaningful and accessible.
By integrating Virtual Spaces with your school or university digital archives, you’re not only preserving memories but also creating a dynamic and interactive way for alumni to engage with your history. This powerful combination breathes new life into your institution’s legacy, making it more relevant, personal, and enduring than ever before.
Which Spaces Should You Digitise?
Nostalgic locations – Think the dining hall, chapel, theatre, these might be iconic spaces or ones with strong memories for your alumni, like dorm rooms or the head’s office.
Soon-to-be-transformed spaces – Preserving areas planned for renovation or replacement, like a boarding house or pavilion, lets your community experience both the "before" and "after."
Anything that matters to you and your community! – The possibilities are limitless.
How does it work?
Schedule a visit: We'll come to your site to capture imagery (quiet times are ideal!).
Capture the space: The time needed depends on the size and complexity of the area but can take as little as an hour.
Select your archive content: Let us know which materials you’d like linked to the space.
Relax—we’ll handle the rest!
How much does it cost?
Our pricing starts at just £200, which includes hosting, creation of the space, and integration of your archival content.
Bring your archives to live by embedding them in the spaces where history happened.
Digital archives for schools are evolving. With SocialArchive’s Interactive Virtual Spaces, you can offer your community a meaningful way to connect with their past, no matter where they are. Ready to bring your archives to life? Contact us today to get started!