Cambridge to review hiring process amid plagiarism row

The University of Cambridge plans to review its hiring process for senior roles following the resignation of Jason Arday, who was appointed as the university's youngest black professor in 2023. Arday left his post with immediate effect after claims surfaced of plagiarism in his PhD thesis. The university stated they would continue investigating the circumstances surrounding his appointment and tenure, regardless of his resignation.

Arday had defended himself against the allegations, insisting his departure was not an admission of guilt. The scandal has been used by right-wing media to criticize Cambridge's diversity and inclusion policies. Some academics fear the case will deter other black scholars from pursuing academic careers.