Inquest Opens Into Death of Former Cambridge Professor Jason Arday

A coroner’s inquest has been launched into the death of former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday, whose passing follows long-standing allegations of academic plagiarism. Family members reported finding him unresponsive before the official proceedings began.

26 Aug, 12:07 — 26 Aug, 14:15

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The opening of an inquest into the death of Jason Arday, a former Cambridge professor, follows intense scrutiny regarding accusations of plagiarism and questions about his academic credentials. This story highlights the pressures and potential consequences within academia when integrity is challenged.

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Inquest begins into death of Jason Arday

Dr Julian Morris Morris said he had "reason to suspect that Professor Arday died an unnatural death".

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Inquest opens into death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday

Academic was found unresponsive by family members, inquest told, as coroner adjourns proceedings to later date A coroner has formally opened an inquest into the death of Jason Arday, who resigned as a professor at the University of Cambridge amid allegations of plagiarism. Arday, 41, died at his home in Battersea, south London on 14 August, nine days after his resignation. Family members watched the 10-minute hearing at London inner south coroner’s court via a video link. Continue reading...

By Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondent

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