University Of Glasgow Settlement

For over one hundred years the University of Glasgow Settlement has pioneered innovative ways of responding to changing social needs.

Since 2008, the University of Glasgow Settlement has been assisting local charities and community based organisations in Glasgow and the West of Scotland through its annual Find a Solution projects.

Find a Solution harnesses the knowledge base of the University by recruiting students to help find innovative solutions to problems faced by third sector organisations.

Examples of recent Find a Solution projects include:

St Margaret’s Hospice - a patient evaluation of palliative care standards
Alzheimer’s Scotland - innovative product designs for the Forget Me Not appeal
The National Theatre of Scotland – audience access analysis
Citizens Advice Direct - survey of specific groups of services users
The Robertson Trust – the creation of a communication network for scholars
In addition to offering invaluable professional and personal development for the students involved, Find a Solution has provided real and effective solutions and recommendations to specific problems faced by a broad spectrum of third sector organisations.