Jason Arday, professor at centre of Cambridge plagiarism row, found dead
A file will be prepared for the coroner.” Prof Arday, a professor of sociology of education who became Cambridge’s youngest black professor in 2023, quit…
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A file will be prepared for the coroner.” Prof Arday, a professor of sociology of education who became Cambridge’s youngest black professor in 2023, quit following a series of media reports alleging he plagiarised his PhD thesis – completed at Liverpool John Moores University – and other research. Durham and Glasgow universities are investigating the circumstances around Prof Arday’s appointment to academic posts there . (Supplied) Prof Arday said in his open resignation letter that the “only way to bring this chapter to an end is to step away”. Further questions were asked in the press about the truth of other claims he made, including saying he ran 600 miles in six days and that he had raised £5.5 million for charity.
Furthermore, The case is being investigated by officers from the Met’s Central South Command Unit. Jason Arday’s family: ‘Campaign of misinformation was too much for him’. We send our most sincere condolences to Jason Arday's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time, "Prentice said in the statement.
In addition, His supporters, in turn, claimed that Arday was a victim of racism. Arday had faced allegations that he lifted more than 100 passages in his dissertation from another academic and that he lied about job positions at passed schools. The revolt around Arday increased in July after Nathan Cofnas, an American academic self-defined as a "racial realist" - himself disconnected from Cambridge in 2024 amid allegations of racism - published complaints about him.
Moreover, Dozens of academics at the prestigious institution signed a letter calling for an independent inquiry into the processes around his appointment.
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A file will be prepared for the coroner.” Prof Arday, a professor of sociology of education who became Cambridge’s youngest black professor in 2023, quit following a series of media reports alleging he plagiarised his PhD thesis – completed at Liverpool John Moores University – and other research.
reliability moderate3/3 sourcesDurham and Glasgow universities are investigating the circumstances around Prof Arday’s appointment to academic posts there . (Supplied) Prof Arday said in his open resignation letter that the “only way to bring this chapter to an end is to step away”.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesFurther questions were asked in the press about the truth of other claims he made, including saying he ran 600 miles in six days and that he had raised £5.5 million for charity.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe case is being investigated by officers from the Met’s Central South Command Unit.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesJason Arday’s family: ‘Campaign of misinformation was too much for him’.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesWe send our most sincere condolences to Jason Arday's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time, "Prentice said in the statement.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesHis supporters, in turn, claimed that Arday was a victim of racism.
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Arday had faced allegations that he lifted more than 100 passages in his dissertation from another academic and that he lied about job positions at passed schools.
according to New York PostArday became known in 2023 when he became the youngest black teacher in Cambridge.
according to Clarín — Último momentoThe revolt around Arday increased in July after Nathan Cofnas, an American academic self-defined as a "racial realist" - himself disconnected from Cambridge in 2024 amid allegations of racism - published complaints about him.
according to Clarín — Último momentoFamily of dead ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday says he was victim of ‘misinformation’ campaign despite plagiarism allegations.
according to New York PostDozens of academics at the prestigious institution signed a letter calling for an independent inquiry into the processes around his appointment.
according to Evening StandardThe controversy around Arday appears to have divided the Cambridge campus and wider academia.
according to Channel News Asia +1The professor of sociology of education became Cambridge’s youngest black professor in 2023.
according to The Independent - UK NewsArday’s autobiography was published this week in the US by an imprint of Simon Schuster.
according to The Guardian — International EditionHis next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by officers. (St Mary's University Twickenham) “At this time his death is being treated as unexpected, but is not believed to be suspicious.
according to The Independent - UK NewsHowever, last week, Cambridge University announced an independent investigation into his appointment.
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We send our most sincere condolences to Jason Arday's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time, "he said
omitted byLeft sideCenterRight sidecovered byRight sidePublic / AgenciesHis supporters, in turn, claimed that Arday was a victim of racism.
omitted byLeft sideCenterRight sidecovered byRight sidePublic / AgenciesJason Arday’s family: ‘Campaign of misinformation was too much for him’.
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