Black professor at Cambridge who faced plagiarism claims is found dead
A British sociologist who resigned last week from the University of Cambridge following weeks of public accusations of plagiarism and media scrutiny was found dead Friday. Jason Arday, who was 37 when he became Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, resigned after he came under intense media pressure, with weeks of allegations about plagiarism in his academic work and […] The post Black…
Jason Arday, a 37-year-old Black sociologist and the youngest professor at Cambridge University in 2023, was found deceased on Friday afternoon at his home in Battersea, south London. Arday had previously resigned from his position due to weeks of media scrutiny and accusations of plagiarism in his academic work. The Times, Telegraph, BBC, and Sky News reported that Arday, 41, was found unresponsive.
His family expressed shock and described him as a gentle man who always sought the best in others, stating that a prolonged campaign of misinformation had been too much for him. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that Arday was pronounced dead, and the death is being treated as unexpected, though not suspicious. Arday's resignation followed the release of his memoir, "Great and Unfortunate Things," which was to be published despite doubts about his credibility.
He had denied plagiarism but admitted to some mistakes during his doctoral studies. Cambridge University has launched an investigation into the plagiarism allegations and its hiring processes, affirming that its staff of color are highly valued and their work and legitimacy should not be questioned.
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