Jason Arday, former Cambridge professor at the centre of plagiarism row, found dead

Jason Arday, a former Cambridge professor who faced plagiarism allegations, has been found dead. His family subsequently accused the media and public of putting him under severe pressure, linking it to his death.

15 Aug, 04:30 — 15 Aug, 04:54

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Jason Arday, a prominent academic at the University of Cambridge, died at the age of 41 amidst a significant plagiarism scandal. His death and the surrounding controversy have drawn considerable media attention and prompted accusations from his family regarding public and media treatment.

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cyprus-mail1h ago

Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor, accused of plagiarism, found dead

Jason Arday, a former University of Cambridge professor who was at the centre of a plagiarism scandal, has died aged 41. Arday had resigned earlier this month as a professor of sociology of education following the accusations, which caused a furore in the world of academia. He was the university’s youngest ever Black professor. He […]

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