Cambridge agrees to hold independent inquiry into Jason Arday appointment
Summary
Cambridge University will hold an independent investigation into how Jason Arday was appointed as a professor after doubts emerged about his claims. The university’s vice-chancellor said the case has hurt the institution and promised a thorough review of the hiring process, involving both internal and external academics.Key Facts
- Jason Arday resigned from his professor position at Cambridge after some of his claims were questioned.
- Cambridge initially defended Arday but later agreed to an independent inquiry into his appointment.
- The investigation will examine the faculty of education’s role in hiring Arday in 2022 and his time at Cambridge.
- The process will be carried out by senior academics from both Cambridge and other institutions.
- Cambridge acknowledged the need to review the way it hires senior academic staff.
- Durham and Glasgow universities, where Arday also held academic roles, have launched or are considering their own investigations.
- Some Cambridge academics criticized the vice-chancellor’s description of the appointment process, saying it involved university leadership.
- The university emphasized it values its staff of color and condemned the negative atmosphere caused by the controversy.
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