Case Studies / Alumni Action at Lancaster
Alumni Action at Lancaster
A documentary celebrating the power of Lancaster Alumni’s interdisciplinary research, screened at the Royal Society.
Taskscape produced a documentary film for the Lancaster University executive team to support the alumni programme, featuring notable past students as advocates for interdisciplinary research, and premiering at the Royal Society in London.
Brief
Lancaster University is a leading UK research university with a strong reputation for interdisciplinary work. Taskscape was contracted by the University executive team, including representatives from Corporate Affairs, the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and the Alumni and Development Office. They sought to promote the value of Lancaster degrees and its Alumni offer, encouraging cross-disciplinary thinking and celebrating and strengthening engagement with the alumni network. The film focused on past students’ research successes and was also designed to support campaigns for funded bursaries.
Activity
- Produced a documentary-style film featuring notable alumni and their interdisciplinary research, largely environment-focused
- Created online versions and a physical DVD for use at events abroad
Outcomes
- Film premiered at the Royal Society in London
- Used to support alumni engagement, promote the university’s interdisciplinary strengths and raise funds for student bursaries
