Author helps Edinburgh University hit fundraising mark

Edinburgh University's £350 million (US$555 million) fundraising drive has reached its target with support ranging from former students to author JK Rowling, reports the BBC.

The Edinburgh writer donated £10 million to the university's campaign, which was launched six years ago. The money will be used for furthering research, maintaining buildings and financial support for students. JK Rowling's donation will be used to build a clinic for multiple sclerosis and other neurodegenerative diseases. The Harry Potter writer's mother, Anne, had multiple sclerosis and died aged 45.

The rest of the £350 million funding has come from former students, funding councils, major trusts and foundations, corporations, government and research charities.
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