Ferguson Bequest
Ferguson Bequest
Professor Tom Ferguson bequeathed his estate to the University in 1977, with the instruction that the money be used "in any way likely to foster the social side of University life, and in particular the welfare and social activities of staff"
The Estate also stipulated that the funds "should not be used for departmental activities, nor what might reasonably be regarded as necessary or ordinary day-to-day expenditure"
The University Court established the Ferguson Bequest Committee to administer the funds and agreed that the use of the money should not be restricted to the benefit of academic staff. At various meetings the Committee agreed that corporate memberships should be taken out by the University. The corporate membership schemes are administered centrally by the Court Office.
Staff can access Attraction Tickets, and enter Ticket Draws, by logging in to MyGlasgow for Staff
Staff may also apply for funding for clubs or societies, or staff with an idea for a one-off event, or series of events, that can bring staff together from across the University in a social environment.
For queries, you can contact the Ferguson Bequest Administrator (Sarah Finlayson)
To book Attraction tickets, or enter a Ticket Draw, log in to MyGlasgow for Staff
If you have a suggestion of an attraction, day out, activity or other idea let us know!
Apply for funding for a staff event, club or society
Examples of clubs and events funded by the Ferguson Bequest are below:
Organisations funded by the Ferguson Bequest
Adam Smith Business School Social Committee Events
Including Pizza & Ice Cream Food Trucks, Star Wars Easter Egg painting competition, Board games and Quiz nights, and a Big Breakfast!
"Thanks very much to all involved for a great event, and for bringing us together for delicious pizza and ice cream"!
"It was so fantastic- what a lovely treat to brighten up a dreary Thursday! Thank you so much for taking the time to organise this"
"It was very fun and appreciated"!
UofG Staff Angling Club winning the Inter-Club Trophy, September 2025, Lake of Menteith
Univerist Services Staff are invited to a Festive Market!
A team from the College of Arts & Humanities Administration, whose proposal for a Corporate Volunteering Day with National Trust for Scotland was accepted by the Ferguson Bequest Committee, visited Greenbank Gardens (Glasgow) and planted 22,000 daffodils! There was also time for a picnic, a cuppa, some biccies and a chance to see the walled gardens.
Night at the Museum for all University of Glasgow Staff, Thursday 11 December 2025, 5.30–8pm, Hunterian Museum
Register for free tickets here
