Case studies — Student engagement in action

See how universities and colleges use Gecko to simplify their work and connect with more students. Explore the challenges they faced, what they changed and the difference it made.

The University of Law

University of Law Streamlines Events Across 19 Campuses

University of Law Streamlines Events Across 19 Campuses

As the UK’s largest law school, The University of Law partnered with Gecko to move its in‑person events online across 18 UK campuses and an international branch in Hong Kong, leveraging smart tech to streamline bookings and enhance the user experience.

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Northumbria University

Bridging the Gap in Social Inequalities in Higher Education

Bridging the Gap in Social Inequalities in Higher Education

Northumbria University’s Entry Scheme, now in its third year using Gecko, improved completion rates by 37.2%, increased time spent with students, achieved 96% attendance at the NU Entry conference, and cut admin time by 50%, while building strong tech infrastructure to boost student engagement.

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University of Glasgow

Gilbert the Chatbot Handles 7,500+ Inquiries Out of Hours

Gilbert the Chatbot Handles 7,500+ Inquiries Out of Hours

Since partnering with Gecko in November 2020, the University of Glasgow’s “Gilbert” chatbot has managed 12,723 student inquiries—especially out of hours—helping the admissions team focus on more complex engagement.

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University of California, Irvine

Integrating Gecko with Slate for 360° Prospect Visibility

Integrating Gecko with Slate for 360° Prospect Visibility

UCI integrated Gecko with Slate CRM to consolidate all prospect interactions into a single timeline, enabling faster, smarter, and more consistent admissions outreach.

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Lamar University

Lamar University Saves 90 Days Annually With Gecko's Chirp Bot

Lamar University Saves 90 Days Annually With Gecko's Chirp Bot

Lamar University rapidly deployed Gecko’s Chirp Bot in just five days, saving staff 90 working days per year while providing 24/7 support to over 15,000 students.

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Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University ensures a seamless event journey for staff and students with Gecko

Manchester Metropolitan University ensures a seamless event journey for staff and students with Gecko

A few years ago, Manchester Metropolitan University’s student recruitment team were stuffing envelopes to notify people about courses and events, now they have a fully automated event recruitment system thanks to Gecko.

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