Ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row found dead
Summary
Jason Arday, a former Cambridge professor, was found dead at his home in London after facing allegations of plagiarism. He resigned last week, denying plagiarism but admitting mistakes, and his death is not considered suspicious by the police.Key Facts
- Jason Arday was a professor at the University of Cambridge in sociology of education.
- He resigned last week following allegations of plagiarism and questions about his achievements.
- Arday denied plagiarism but admitted to some errors in his work.
- He was found unresponsive in Battersea, London, and a 41-year-old man (Arday) was pronounced dead at the scene.
- The police said his death is unexpected but not suspicious.
- The plagiarism claims were raised by Nathan Cofnas, a former Cambridge academic.
- Arday was Cambridge’s youngest ever black professor when appointed in 2023.
- Arday said the public scrutiny and criticism caused great personal distress before his resignation.
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