Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead at 41
University of Cambridge vice-chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice said: “We are desperately saddened to hear this tragic news. “Our heartfelt sympathies go to…
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University of Cambridge vice-chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice said: “We are desperately saddened to hear this tragic news. “Our heartfelt sympathies go to Jason Arday’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.” A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at 3.12pm on Friday, 14 August following a report that a man had been found unresponsive inside a property on Daley Thompson Way, SW8. “Sadly, a 41-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. “His next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by officers. A file will be prepared for the coroner.” A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 3.06pm on Friday 14 August to reports of an incident on Daley Thompson Way, SW8. “We sent a number of resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, an advanced paramedic in a fast response car and members of our Hazardous Area Response Team. “Sadly, a person was pronounced dead at the scene.” 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. Arday had resigned earlier this month as a professor of sociology of education following the accusations, which had rocked the world of academia.
Furthermore, 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. Prof Arday said in his open resignation letter that the “only way to bring this chapter to an end is to step away”. Jason Arday’s family: ‘Campaign of misinformation was too much for him’.
In addition, 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. A subsequent investigation by Liverpool John Moores University, which awarded his PhD in 2015, did not uphold the plagiarism charges but said they were probably caused by “honest and reasonable error”. But, despite this, Arday went on to earn three degrees before joining Jesus College, Cambridge, in 2023.
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University of Cambridge vice-chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice said: “We are desperately saddened to hear this tragic news. “Our heartfelt sympathies go to Jason Arday’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.” A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at 3.12pm on Friday, 14 August following a report that a man had been found unresponsive inside a property on Daley Thompson Way, SW8. “Sadly, a 41-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. “His next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by officers.
reliability high6/8 sourcesA file will be prepared for the coroner.” A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 3.06pm on Friday 14 August to reports of an incident on Daley Thompson Way, SW8. “We sent a number of resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, an advanced paramedic in a fast response car and members of our Hazardous Area Response Team. “Sadly, a person was pronounced dead at the scene.” 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 high4/4 sourcesArday had resigned earlier this month as a professor of sociology of education following the accusations, which had rocked the world of academia.
reliability moderate2/4 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 sourcesFormer University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday has been found dead at a property in London, police have said.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesProf 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 sourcesJason Arday’s family: ‘Campaign of misinformation was too much for him’.
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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 PostA subsequent investigation by Liverpool John Moores University, which awarded his PhD in 2015, did not uphold the plagiarism charges but said they were probably caused by “honest and reasonable error”.
according to Evening Standard - NewsBut, despite this, Arday went on to earn three degrees before joining Jesus College, Cambridge, in 2023.
according to Washington ExaminerThe professor of sociology of education became Cambridge’s youngest black professor in 2023.
according to The Independent - UK News‘No lessons have been learned’ - Anger and sadness as tributes paid to former Cambridge professor Jason Arday.
according to The Independent - UK NewsAnnouncing his resignation last week, Prof Arday said the "personal cost" of the furore had become "too great", and had led to "an unrelenting level of public scrutiny and personal attack".
according to Evening Standard - NewsArday resigned from his Cambridge posts on August 5, shortly after the prestigious British institution announced a probe into the various accusations against him.
according to National Post - LatestQuestions about Arday’s academic qualifications were raised publicly last month by Nathan Cofnas, a former Cambridge philosophy researcher who left the university after criticism of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
according to Washington ExaminerPlease try again The allegations have been seized on by British right-wing newspapers and commentators, who claim that he unfairly benefited from diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) policies.
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Jason Arday’s family: ‘Campaign of misinformation was too much for him’.
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