Former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism found dead
Summary
Jason Arday, a British academic and former University of Cambridge professor, was found dead weeks after resigning amid accusations of plagiarism. He stepped down following investigations into his academic work and denied being a fraud.Key Facts
- Jason Arday was a 41-year-old former professor at the University of Cambridge.
- He was the youngest Black professor ever appointed at Cambridge in 2023.
- Arday resigned nine days before his death due to plagiarism claims related to his doctoral thesis.
- He admitted to mistakes but denied being dishonest or fraudulent.
- The university said it will keep investigating how he was appointed.
- Arday’s new memoir, describing his life and struggles with autism, was recently published in the U.S. and will soon be published in the U.K.
- The memoir has not been accused of plagiarism.
- Authorities found Arday unresponsive at his south London home.
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