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 Ballots, by logging in to MyGlasgow for Staff - we are undergoing an update as of March 2025. We are working hard on updates, and anticipate attraction tickets will be available in the coming months!
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. *funding applications for 2025 are now open*
For queries, you can contact the Ferguson Bequest Admin Officer, Sarah Finlayson: fergusonbequest@glasgow.ac.uk