Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row, found dead
Emergency services said a man was found "unresponsive" at an address in Battersea, south London, on Friday afternoon.
Jason Arday, a former University of Cambridge professor, has been found dead at his home in Battersea, south London. The news of his unexpected death has left his family, friends, and colleagues in shock. Arday resigned from his position at Cambridge last week following allegations of plagiarism and questions regarding some of his achievements.
Despite denying the plagiarism claims, Arday admitted to errors in his early academic work, attributing them to his autism. The controversy surrounding his work led to a significant level of public scrutiny and personal attacks, which took a heavy toll on his mental health. Arday's appointment as Cambridge's youngest ever black professor was hailed as a progressive moment, but his appointment has brought to light broader concerns about the university's duty of care and the challenges faced by black academics in academia.
Education Secretary Lucy Powell expressed her deep shock and sadness over Arday's death, urging people to remember the real people behind the story.
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