Cambridge chancellor criticises 'racist feeding frenzy' around Jason Arday
Summary
Cambridge University’s chancellor, Lord Chris Smith, criticized the harsh and racist media treatment of Professor Jason Arday, who died after stepping down amid plagiarism accusations. Arday, the youngest black professor at Cambridge, denied the claims, and investigations found no plagiarism, but an independent inquiry is underway.Key Facts
- Jason Arday was Cambridge’s youngest black professor, appointed in 2023.
- He faced plagiarism allegations but denied them.
- Liverpool John Moores University investigated and found no plagiarism in his PhD work.
- Cambridge announced an independent review of his appointment.
- Arday resigned on August 5 and was found dead in Battersea shortly after.
- Over 30,000 people signed a petition calling for an inquiry into media coverage of Arday.
- Cambridge’s chancellor described the media reaction as a "racist feeding frenzy."
- A vigil for Arday was held in Cambridge, and another is planned in London.
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