Anant Ambani named professor of practice in sustainability at Newcastle University
Newcastle University named Anant Ambani professor of practice in sustainability, prompting backlash over his business interests and Vantara wildlife concerns.
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“Indian oil and gas heir made professor of sustainability at Newcastle University”
Anant Ambani named professor of practice in sustainability at Newcastle University
Key points
- Newcastle University faced backlash over Anant Ambani's professorship appointment.
- Ambani is heir to Indian oil and gas fortune and leads renewable energy at Reliance.
- He also runs Vantara, a 1,400-hectare private zoo linked to controversial wildlife concerns.
- Conservationists questioned sourcing of animals and university due diligence in appointment.
- Experts worry corporate funding could influence academia while investigations linger.
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Newcastle University named Anant Ambani professor of practice in sustainability, prompting backlash over his business interests and Vantara wildlife concerns.