Tributes paid to Jason Arday after former Cambridge professor’s death
Summary
Jason Arday, a former Cambridge professor, was found dead at his home in London on Friday. He had resigned last week after plagiarism accusations, which he denied, and his family expressed shock and grief over his death.Key Facts
- Jason Arday died at his home in south London on Friday afternoon.
- He resigned from his position at the University of Cambridge last week amid plagiarism allegations.
- Arday denied the plagiarism claims and his PhD from Liverpool John Moores University was confirmed after a review.
- His family described him as an “amazing father, partner, brother, uncle and son” and said they were in shock.
- Public figures including Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, London Mayor Sadiq Khan, and MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy paid tribute to him.
- Some officials said Arday faced unfair public criticism and suggested racial bias played a part in the scrutiny he received.
- Psychologist Simon Baron-Cohen said Arday had lifelong disabilities and needed support throughout his life.
- The accusations triggered a wider debate about treatment of academics and the role of institutions in Arday’s career.
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