Cambridge Chancellor Condemns 'Racist Feeding Frenzy' Against Jason Arday

The Chancellor of Cambridge University has strongly condemned a 'racist feeding frenzy' targeting Professor Jason Arday. The statement addresses the discriminatory attacks faced by Arday.

17 Aug, 08:40 — 17 Aug, 14:34

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The death of Jason Arday, a prominent Black professor at Cambridge, has sparked widespread shock and condemnation of the media's treatment of him. His passing, following plagiarism allegations and his subsequent resignation, has led to accusations of a 'racist feeding frenzy' by the university's chancellor, highlighting concerns about racial bias in public discourse and media scrutiny.

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BBCHigh9h ago

Cambridge chancellor criticises 'racist feeding frenzy' around Jason Arday

Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor at the centre of a plagiarism row, was found dead last week.

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The GuardianMostly Factual6h ago

Support for Jason Arday’s family shows ‘Britain still cares’, says Windrush campaigner

Crowdfund passes £150,000, while Cambridge chancellor criticises ‘racist feeding frenzy’ around academic’s death A Windrush campaigner who launched a fundraiser for Jason Arday’s family has said the outpouring of support shows “Britain still cares”. Arday, who was found dead on Friday, had resigned the previous week from his post as professor of sociology of education at the University of Cambridge after allegations of plagiarism were made against him. Continue reading...

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The IndependentMostly Factual8h ago