Blog — Ideas for better student engagement

Practical guides, fresh perspectives and the latest from Gecko. Discover ways to improve recruitment, make communications more personal and give your team more time for students.

Tuesday, September 2

Gecko Sets New Standards in Higher Ed Tech Support with Customer-Centric Approach

Gecko Sets New Standards in Higher Ed Tech Support with Customer-Centric Approach

Gecko has released its end-of-year support metrics, demonstrating exceptional service levels that set new standards in the education technology sector. The company achieved a remarkable 99.6% positive conversation rating while managing over 3,300 support conversations in 2024.

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Tuesday, September 2

Gecko Strengthens Security Leadership with Latest Compliance Achievements

Gecko Strengthens Security Leadership with Latest Compliance Achievements

Gecko, creators of the leading student engagement platform for higher education, continues to enhance its security and compliance programme with multiple certification achievements, including SOC 2 Type 2 completion and ISO 27001:2022 transition.

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Tuesday, September 2

The 10-Hour AI Challenge: A No-Nonsense Guide to Getting Started with AI

The 10-Hour AI Challenge: A No-Nonsense Guide to Getting Started with AI

Feeling overwhelmed by all the AI buzz? You're not alone. With new tools and updates launching almost daily, it's easy to get lost in the noise. But here's a refreshingly simple approach: just start using it.

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Friday, August 29

What We Learnt at the 2024 Gecko Forum

What We Learnt at the 2024 Gecko Forum

The 2024 Gecko Forum was quite something. We brought together higher ed professionals from all over to talk about what's working (and what isn't) in student engagement and recruitment. Let's break down the big themes that kept popping up throughout the day.

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Friday, August 29

June Roundup: Rabbit R1 Review, Apple Intelligence, Claude 3.5 and Everyday AI Applications

June Roundup: Rabbit R1 Review, Apple Intelligence, Claude 3.5 and Everyday AI Applications

Discover the latest developments in AI hardware with the Rabbit R1, explore Apple's groundbreaking "Apple Intelligence" and learn how to incorporate AI tools like ChatGPT into your daily life.

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Friday, August 29

Introducing Our Latest Innovation for Student Recruitment: The Gecko Portal

Introducing Our Latest Innovation for Student Recruitment: The Gecko Portal

Learn how the Gecko Portal simplifies and improves student recruitment by centralising interactions and using smart technology.

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Friday, August 29

How We Embrace Generative AI Throughout Our Recruitment Process

How We Embrace Generative AI Throughout Our Recruitment Process

Learn how Gecko integrated and guided the use of generative AI in recruitment after facing an influx of inauthentic applications.

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Friday, August 29

Omni-Channel Marketing and Why It Matters in Higher Education

Omni-Channel Marketing and Why It Matters in Higher Education

Learn how omni-channel marketing in higher education ensures seamless, personalized interactions across multiple platforms.

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Friday, August 29

How to Proactively Tackle AI Safety Concerns in Higher Education

How to Proactively Tackle AI Safety Concerns in Higher Education

Discover how higher education can ensure safety when implementing AI to create a secure and innovative environment.

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