Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row defends his work
Summary
A Cambridge University professor, Jason Arday, faced accusations of plagiarism by another academic, Nathan Cofnas. Arday acknowledged some errors but denied lying and said he was targeted due to racism connected to his work on diversity and education.Key Facts
- Jason Arday is a Cambridge professor who focuses on race and neurodivergence in education.
- Nathan Cofnas, who lost his Cambridge position in 2024, accused Arday of plagiarism using detection software.
- Cofnas said many parts of Arday’s PhD and articles copied other works with little change.
- Arday admitted mistakes but said he is not lying and that the attacks are racially motivated.
- Arday explained some errors relate to his autism and how he learns by mimicry.
- A retired professor previously raised concerns about Arday’s articles, leading to journal corrections.
- Arday’s claims of charity marathons and runs raised questions; he said the money was raised over 20 years with others involved under secrecy agreements.
- Arday defended his record and said critics unfairly target him as part of opposition to diversity efforts.
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