University suspends academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism
An academic who accused the late Cambridge professor Jason Arday of plagiarism has been suspended from his post at a Belgian university. Nathan Cofnas, a self-defined “race realist”, was among those to question Arday’s work and achievements – prompting a weeks-long plagiarism row prior to his death on 14 August. Discover more Subscribing To Satellite […]
Nathan Cofnas, a postdoctoral researcher at Ghent University, has been suspended by the Belgian university after accusing the late Jason Arday of plagiarism. Cofnas, who identifies as a "race realist," questioned Arday's work and achievements, leading to a plagiarism dispute shortly before Arday's death on August 14. The university confirmed that Cofnas was under investigation for allegedly discriminating against Arday and suspended him as a precautionary measure.
In a statement, Ghent University President Petra De Sutter and Vice-Rector Herwig Reynaert expressed their concern over Arday's recent public statements and took action accordingly. The university emphasized its commitment to respect for human dignity and opposing discrimination, hatred, and racism. They noted that academic freedom is not limitless and must be exercised responsibly, potentially leading to restrictions to protect others' rights.
The university also acknowledged learning lessons from the handling of controversial views and public controversies.
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