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Cambridge University examines conduct of academic suspended by Reform UK

James Orr, an associate professor, was shown in Channel 4 News footage apparently trying to sidestep electoral law

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Cambridge University investigating professor over Reform UK donations sting

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The Independent UK

Cambridge University probe into James Orr after Reform donations sting

James Orr stepped down from Reform UK after claims he arranged to have polling paid for by an overseas company

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Jason Arday plagiarism accuser Nathan Cofnas faced doubts over expertise, 'far-right agenda' at Ghent

Nathan Cofnas, the academic who exposed Cambridge University Sociology professor Jason Arday’s plagiarism, faced objections from fellow academics at Ghent University over his appointment to a postdoctoral research role.

The Times of India

30 Scottish academics sign letter condemning Nathan Cofnas over Jason Arday pile-on

Dozens of academics from Scottish universities have signed an open letter in support of the suspension of the researcher who sparked the pile-on…

The National (Scotland)

Nathan Cofnas, scholar who exposed Jason Arday’s plagiarism, says he had no ill will towards him: “This was about DEI”

Nathan Cofnas, the American researcher who first publicly detailed extensive plagiarism allegations against Cambridge University’s youngest Black professor, Jason Arday, has said he bore no personal animosity towards the late academic. In his first detailed comments to VRT NWS after Arday’s death, Cofnas stated that he “had zero interest” in…

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The world's first webcam was switched off 25 years ago today — 128x128 grayscale feed predated the World Wide Web to monitor a Cambridge coffee pot

It has been a quarter century since the world’s first webcam was turned off for good. The Trojan Room Coffee Pot was retired on Wednesday, August 22, 2001, after 10 years of service at Cambridge University.

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The many tragedies of the Jason Arday case

Letters: Readers respond to Guardian reports and commentary about the academic, who was found dead at his home last weekend

The Guardian - UK

Petition to Andy Burnham demanding Jason Arday inquiry hits huge milestone

More than 127,000 people have signed a letter to Andy Burnham and his Culture Secretary calling for an inquiry into the death of Cambridge…

The National (Scotland)

Jason Arday's death sparks UK debate over academic rigor, racism after media 'frenzy'

Jason Arday, who was once celebrated as Cambridge University’s youngest Black professor, was found dead last week after weeks of news stories presenting evidence that he was a plagiarist and fabulist

The Independent UK

A rightwing witch-hunt focused on Jason Arday – but so did legitimate journalism

Amid the grief and rage at a tragic loss, it’s right to differentiate between those who fought a culture war and others who just sought the truth, says Hugh Muir, executive editor, Opinion

The Guardian - UK

Jason Arday’s tragic death reveals the intense skepticism Black scholars face

Jason Arday’s death at 41 came only days after his resignation from the University of Cambridge. He had been facing intense scrutiny of his academic record and allegations of plagiarism.

The Conversation

Ex-Cambridge Professor Accused Of Plagiarizing PhD Re-Ignites Scandal After Passing As People Find GoFundMe

“Supporting a family who knew he was lying. What a mucked up, upside down world we are living in.”

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Jason Arday vigil: ‘Imagine what might happen if we were all united in the just cause of valuing human beings equally’

IN DEPTH : The thousands supporting Prof Jason Arday on a Monday evening, just 72 hours after his death, are representative of London - diverse in terms of race, age and background, reports The Independent’s Radhika Sanghani

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Who is Nathan Cofnas, the man who first accused Jason Arday of plagiarism?

The media frenzy around Jason Arday was sparked by allegations of plagiarism from one man

The Independent UK

Bulletin PM briefing: Trump threatens Oman and Burnham fooled by imposter

Furious Trump sends sweary threat to Oman as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz. Andy Burnham duped by imposter pretending to be Trump’s chief of staff. Why Reform’s benefits proposals have been branded ‘senseless and cruel’. Simon Levy denies violent attack on prison officer at HMP Belmarsh. Jason Arday faced…

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Jason Arday faced ‘racist feeding frenzy’, says Cambridge University’s chancellor

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Cambridge chancellor hits out at ‘racist feeding frenzy’ targeting Jason Arday

Lord Chris Smith has questioned the way in which the Black professor was treated by the media prior to his death

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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.

The Independent UK

Jason Arday’s childhood friend says former Cambridge University professor ‘couldn’t see a way out of this’

A friend of Jason Arday said that the former Cambridge University professor had “hit rock bottom” before his death.

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

Jason Arday death: Cambridge defends handling of plagiarism row

Cambridge University has defended its handling of Jason Arday and said he was provided with range of support before and after his resignation, The Times reports.

The Independent UK

Jason Arday: The tragedy of legitimate questions taken too far

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The death of the former professor at Cambridge University is a reminder of the dangers of a media firestorm – but also raises important questions for the university itself

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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.

Bangkok Post

UK PM urges 'reflection' after Cambridge professor's death

CAMBRIDGE (UNITED KINGDOM) - UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham called for "reflection" Saturday after the death of Cambridge academic Jason Arday as his family denounced what they called years of harassment amid accusations of plagiarism.

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