Anant Ambani named professor of practice in sustainability at Newcastle University
They publishedIndian oil and gas heir made professor of sustainability at Newcastle University
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Who
What
- 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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🇬🇧 United Kingdom (outlet HQ)
topics: Environment, Politics, Education · language: eng
topics: Environment, Politics, Education · language: eng
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