Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead after plagiarism allegations

Jason Arday, a British sociologist who became Cambridge University's youngest Black professor in 2023, has died at the age of 41. He was found unresponsive at a south London apartment on Friday. The Metropolitan Police have classified the death as unexpected but not suspicious, and the exact cause remains unknown.

Arday's death follows his resignation from his professorship at Cambridge earlier in August. The departure came after allegations of plagiarism and questions surrounding aspects of his academic career and public achievements. While Arday denied intentional academic misconduct, he acknowledged errors in his past work. Cambridge University had announced an investigation into the matter.

Following his death, Arday's family released a statement asserting that he had been subjected to a sustained campaign of harassment and misinformation since his appointment. "A campaign of harassment," his family stated, described the treatment he received.

Cambridge Vice-Chancellor Deborah Prentice expressed deep sadness over Arday's passing, extending condolences to his family and friends. The circumstances surrounding his academic departure and his untimely death have cast a somber light on his career.

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