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Calls for UK public inquiry into 'hounding' of ex-Cambridge academic Jason Arday

Following the news of his death on Friday, which police are not treating as suspicious, his family and friends have denounced "a campaign of sustained abuse" since his 2023 appointment as a professor at Cambridge University.

Euronews

Jason Arday Death: Cambridge Professor's Words on Love Resurface Amid Family's 'Sustained Abuse' Claims

Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday's words about love resurface as his family claims he endured a years-long campaign of 'sustained abuse.'

International Business Times UK

Lens on Cambridge after Black professor's death amid scrutiny of his credentials

LONDON: The spotlight has now turned to the universities of Cambridge, Durham and Glasgow for allegedly overpromoting Jason Arday, and particularly to Cambridge, as the former professor’s death continues to dominate UK media coverage.

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Cambridge University defends its mental health support for Jason Arday

University says it continued to provide support after resignation of academic, who was found dead on Friday

The Guardian - UK

After facing accusations of being DEI hire, black former Cambridge professor found dead at home

LONDON: Jason Arday, the Black former Cambridge university professor, has been found dead at his home after facing relentless public scrutiny and accusations of being a “DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) hire”.

The Times of India

Swinney urges commentators to ‘consider impact of words’ after Jason Arday death

Scotland’s First Minister described the death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday as being a ‘deeply concerning and sad case’.

Evening Standard

Deceased Cambridge academic Jason Arday's family decries 'campaign of harassment' against him

The academic was found dead a week after he quit his role as Cambridge University professor and Jesus College fellow after allegations he had plagiarised parts of his PhD thesis and embellished his life achievements.

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Family of academic Jason Arday slam 'campaign of sustained abuse' prior to his death

The Family of former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday have released a scathing statement hitting out at the "campaign of sustained…

The National (Scotland)

Jason Arday’s family issues statement after academic found dead

If you are experiencing feelings of distress, or are struggling to cope, you can speak to the Samaritans, in confidence, on 116 123 (UK and ROI), email [email protected], or visit the Samaritans website to find details of your nearest branchIf you are based in the USA, and you or someone…

The Independent UK

Ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism scandal found dead

LONDON - Black academic Jason Arday, who resigned from the University of Cambridge last week amid a high-profile plagiarism storm that featured racism claims, was found dead Friday, the prestigious British institution confirmed.

Bangkok Post

Cambridge's Youngest Black Professor Found Dead: 'Unexpected, but Not Believed to Be Suspicious'

Jason Arday, a former Cambridge professor, has died at 41 amid allegations of academic misconduct. His family cites years of public abuse, while tributes highlight his positive impact.

International Business Times UK

Jason Arday subjected to ‘campaign of sustained abuse’ since taking Cambridge role, family say

Prof Arday’s family also spoke out against what they say was a ‘campaign of misinformation’ against him

The Independent UK

‘No lessons have been learned’ - Anger and sadness as tributes paid to former Cambridge professor Jason Arday

Prof Arday, a professor of sociology of education who became Cambridge’s youngest black professor in 2023, quit following a series of media reports alleging he plagiarised his PhD thesis

The Independent UK

Jason Arday: Former University of Cambridge professor found dead

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

Academic was pronounced dead at his home in south London after police called to address after 3pm on Friday

The Independent UK

University of Cambridge to review ‘relevant processes’ alongside Jason Arday investigation

An investigation into Professor Arday’s employment will be carried out ‘independently by senior academics from within and beyond Cambridge’

The Guardian - UK

The Jason Arday affair must not spell the end for diversity. Here’s how – and why – we should defend it

The scandal has given succour to the same old rightwing attacks on D&I, but companies that do it properly raise standards rather than lowering them, says Joseph Harker, the Guardian’s senior editor, diversity and development

The Guardian - UK

Jason Arday is now the stick the right will use to beat back racial equality. Don’t let that happen

The UK is far from equality in academia or society. You don’t need a Cambridge degree to see that Arday’s story is being used to stop any progress in its tracks, says journalist and academic Afua Hirsch

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The Times of India

Cambridge university hired academic who supported terror group

TOI correspondent from London: Cambridge University hired an academic who once supported proscribed Islamist terror group Hizb ut-Tahrir, described Western education as a “threat” to Muslims and condemned democracy.

The Guardian - UK

‘Always cracking jokes’: questions raised over Jason Arday’s claim he was non-verbal as a child

Fellow pupils at his primary school have challenged Cambridge academic’s story, though others support it

The Guardian - UK

Jason Arday’s life may be a warped fantasy. But so is this conversation around DEI

Cambridge’s youngest Black professor has resigned. But the discourse around his departure is rooted in its own distorted reality

The Guardian - UK

Cambridge agrees to hold independent inquiry into Jason Arday appointment

Vice-chancellor Deborah Prentice says she recognises the ‘difficult case’ has damaged the university

The Guardian - UK

University of Cambridge whistleblower who reported alleged bullying wins employment tribunal

Prof Wyn Evans, who raised concerns over treatment of female staff at Institute of Astronomy, was subject to ‘baseless’ investigation, judge rules

Reason

How Many More Jason Ardays Are There?

I am intrigued by the story of Jason Arday, who recently resigned his professorship at Cambridge. Most of the press… The post How Many More Jason Ardays Are There? appeared first on Reason.com.

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