Cambridge professor Jason Arday resigns amid plagiarism probe
Jason Arday, known for becoming Cambridge's youngest Black professor, resigned after the university opened an investigation into plagiarism allegations in his academic work.
Updated last month4 new reports, including New York Post, CBS News.
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Jason Arday resigned from the University of Cambridge after the institution opened an investigation into allegations of plagiarism in his academic work. The university confirmed the probe followed new information about his qualifications.
Jason Arday resigned from the University of Cambridge after the university opened an investigation into allegations of plagiarism in his academic work.2,5,4 The University of Cambridge confirmed the investigation followed new information about Arday's qualifications.2 Arday became known as the youngest Black professor ever appointed at Cambridge in 2023 at age 37.5,4
Arday denied any deliberate wrongdoing in response to the plagiarism allegations.4 Senior academics at Cambridge called for an independent inquiry, stating university leaders should be held accountable for Arday's appointment.3 The academics described the situation as 'grotesque racism unleashed' by Arday's appointment.3
The University of Cambridge has not publicly detailed the specific allegations or the scope of the investigation.2,5 Simon & Schuster, Arday's publisher, defended him in a statement regarding the plagiarism accusations.1
“The University of Cambridge’s leaders deserve blame for the 'grotesque racism unleashed' by Jason Arday’s appointment as professor.”
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