Event Brief
Newcastle University criticized for appointing Anant Ambani
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 24, 2026 at 10:10 PM ET
Summary: Newcastle University faced criticism after awarding Anant Ambani a professorship of practice in sustainability. The university said it made the appointment on September 14 in recognition of his contributions and noted his work at Vantara, which last month announced a reset of its procedures after concerns about rapid, large-scale animal acquisitions, including endangered species.
WHO: Newcastle University
WHAT: Awarded Anant Ambani a professorship of practice in sustainability, drawing criticism over his links to Vantara.
WHEN: Sep 25, 2026
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: Criticism followed the appointment because Ambani is linked to Vantara, which faced concerns about rapid and vast acquisition of animals and announced a reset of its procedures.
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