UK: Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism scandal, found dead

Source: Reuters

“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 [b]lack professor. … A high-profile professor who appeared ​frequently in the media, Arday faced accusations this year that parts of his 2015 PhD thesis were ‌plagiarised, ⁠which he denied. The allegations expanded to include apparent inconsistencies in Arday’s other academic work, and questions over his claims about his career, personal life and medical conditions.” (08/14/26)

https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/ex-cambridge-professor-centre-plagiarism-scandal-found-dead-british-media-report-2026-08-14/