A former Cambridge professor, accused of plagiarism, found dead
In 2023, Jason Arday, a professor of sociology of education at Cambridge University, became, at 37, the youngest
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By winning a position as professor of sociology of education at Cambridge University in 2023, Jason Arday had become, at age 37, the youngest black professor in the history of this institution. In question, a resounding scandal around the man of 41 years, accused of having plagiarized passages from his doctoral thesis. BFM - Company Since August 5, Jason Arday's name has appeared in most British media.
Furthermore, "There is no doubt that Dr. Arday is the direct, predictable and anticipated consequence of media harassment. In a first reaction to the BBC on Monday, Cambridge Chancellor Chris Smith felt that it was necessary to be able to "apply two principles", i.e. to rigorously investigate plagiarism without giving in to a "racist unleashion".
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By winning a position as professor of sociology of education at Cambridge University in 2023, Jason Arday had become, at age 37, the youngest black professor in the history of this institution.
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In question, a resounding scandal around the man of 41 years, accused of having plagiarized passages from his doctoral thesis.
according to BFMTV — News 24/7BFM - Company Since August 5, Jason Arday's name has appeared in most British media.
according to BFMTV — News 24/7"There is no doubt that Dr. Arday is the direct, predictable and anticipated consequence of media harassment.
according to RTS InfoIn a first reaction to the BBC on Monday, Cambridge Chancellor Chris Smith felt that it was necessary to be able to "apply two principles", i.e. to rigorously investigate plagiarism without giving in to a "racist unleashion".
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