First Sight Media, a video production and live streaming company, has helped doctors from the University of Plymouth’s Peninsula Medical School graduate two months early in a live and interactive virtual ceremony.
The company donated its services for free to ensure students were able to celebrate their achievement and join posts to support the NHS during Covid-19.
The graduation saw 70 medics ‘crossing the stage’ and included speeches from senior University staff, NHS leaders in the South West and the calling of names with a vote of thanks.
Rich Belcher, managing director, First Sight Media, said “We were honoured to support the next generation of doctors from the University of Plymouth and to assist them in sharing their special moment with family and friends. A virtual graduation allows graduates to feel part of the celebration and highlights the important role virtual events and live streaming plays for universities and event organisers right now and in the future.”
Belcher continued that its team have applied existing solutions to deliver virtual graduations and live events depending on the level of interactivity and delivery channel preferred. From digital ceremonies, to those including more user generated and social content to managed virtual productions.
Professor Sube Banerjee, executive dean of the Faculty of Health at the University of Plymouth, added: “The way in which these young doctors are putting themselves forward to serve the country and the health service is truly humbling. The University is incredibly proud and although their graduation ceremony is different to normal, it is no less special and no less important.
“We would like to thank the professional team at First Sight Media for helping us to deliver the University’s inaugural online graduation. We have already received fantastic feedback from students involved and look forward to the possibility of working with the First Sight Media team in the future.”
