Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:25am on 26 Sep 2026,Saturday India Global
Newcastle University has denied that Anant Ambani bought his “Professorship of Practice”, saying it received no donation from him or any company linked to him. The university said the recognition was awarded for his work in wildlife conservation, biodiversity protection, animal welfare and environmental sustainability through Vantara and his role in Reliance Group’s green energy transition. The clarification follows criticism reported by The Guardian, with some conservationists and academics questioning the decision. The university said the position does not grant academic qualifications or involve setting its academic direction. It described Ambani as a leader in sustainability and clean-energy transition. (PC: The Telegraph)
