Cambridge announces investigation into professor accused of plagiarism
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- The Guardian Worldseen 5 Aug, 21:31description edited
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Sociology professor to stand down after university announces investigation into his qualifications and career • Playbooks, plagiarism and a pig’s head: new claims surrounding a star Cambridge professor Jason Arday, the Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism and embellishment, has resigned after the university announced he was to face a new investigation into his qualifications and career. Arday, who had been dogged by a growing series of questions over his academic work and credentials,...Sociology professor to stand down after university announces investigation into his qualifications and career • Playbooks, plagiarism and a pig’s head: the claims surrounding a star Cambridge professor Jason Arday, the Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism and embellishment, has resigned after the university announced he was to face new investigations into his qualifications and career. Arday, who had been dogged by a growing series of questions over his academic work and credentials,...
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Sociology professor to stand down after university announces investigation into his qualifications and career • Playbooks, plagiarism and a pig’s head: the claims surrounding a star Cambridge professor Jason Arday, the Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism and embellishment, has resigned after the university announced he was to face new investigations into his qualifications and career. Arday, who had been dogged by a growing series of questions over his academic work and credentials,...Sociology professor to stand down after university announces investigation into his qualifications and career Playbooks, plagiarism and a pig’s head: the claims surrounding a star Cambridge professor Jason Arday, the Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism and embellishment, has resigned after the university announced he was to face new investigations into his qualifications and career. Arday, who had been dogged by a growing series of questions over his academic work and credentials, issued...
- lbc.co.ukseen 8 Aug, 17:04headline rewritten
Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row resgins after university launched investigationCambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row resigns after university launched investigation - nypost.comseen 8 Aug, 21:25headline rewritten
Cambridge professor Jason Arday accused of plagiarism resignsJason Arday, Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism, lying about career, resigns — as elite school launches investigation - aol.co.ukseen 8 Aug, 21:27headline rewritten
Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism resigns from universityCambridge professor accused of plagiarism Jason Arday resigns from university - bbc.co.ukseen 9 Aug, 12:56headline rewritten
Academics call for independent inquiry into Jason Arday's Cambridge appointmentCambridge to review process for hiring senior academics after Jason Arday resignation - newstatesman.comseen 12 Aug, 23:37description edited
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My university must explain how Arday was appointed, and reject the racist narrative that this is the tip of the icebergMy university must reject the racist narrative that this is the tip of the iceberg
- The Guardian Worldseen 14 Aug, 02:38description edited
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Sociology professor to stand down after university announces investigation into his qualifications and careerProfessor to stand down after university announces investigation into his qualifications and career
- Tagesschau (Germany)seen 15 Aug, 08:06headline rewritten
Medienberichte: Früherer Cambridge-Professor Arday tot aufgefundenFrüherer Cambridge-Professor Arday tot aufgefunden - France Info (France)seen 15 Aug, 15:27headline rewritten
Un ex-professeur de Cambridge mêlé à un scandale de plagiat retrouvé mortUn ex-professeur de Cambridge mêlé à un scandale de plagiat a été retrouvé mort - The Guardian Worldseen 15 Aug, 19:44description edited
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Andy Burnham calls for reflection after ‘a tragedy on so many levels’ in comments echoed by London mayor Sadiq Khan Andy Burnham has called the death of Jason Arday, who was found dead at his home in south London on Friday, a “tragedy on so many levels”. Arday resigned as a professor at the University of Cambridge last week after allegations of plagiarism, which he denied. He was pronounced dead just after 3pm on Friday . Continue reading...Andy Burnham calls for reflection after ‘tragedy on so many levels’ in comments echoed by London mayor Sadiq Khan Andy Burnham has called the death of Jason Arday, whose body was found at his home in south London on Friday, a “tragedy on so many levels”. Arday resigned as a professor at the University of Cambridge last week after allegations of plagiarism, which he denied. He was pronounced dead just after 3pm on Friday . Continue reading...
- Libération (France)seen 15 Aug, 23:59description edited
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Au cœur d’un retentissant scandale de plagiat sur fond de racisme, le doctorant en sociologie de 41 ans a été retrouvé mort vendredi 14 août chez lui. Sa famille dénonce une «campagne de harcèlement».Au cœur d’un retentissant scandale de plagiat sur fond de racisme, le docteur en sociologie de 41 ans a été retrouvé mort vendredi 14 août chez lui. Sa famille dénonce une «campagne de harcèlement».
- DW Top Storiesseen 16 Aug, 22:46URL changed
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- Novinky (Czechia)seen 17 Aug, 03:27headline rewritten
Jason Arday byl nalezen mrtevJason Arday, exprofesor z Cambridge obviněný z plagiátorství, byl nalezen mrtev - Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 17 Aug, 03:27description edited
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Er war der jüngste schwarze Professor an der Eliteuniversität Cambridge, nach Plagiatsvorwürfen legt er sein Amt nieder. Nun ist Jason Arday tot. Er wurde 41 Jahre alt.Er war der jüngste schwarze Professor an der Eliteuniversität Cambridge, nach Plagiatsvorwürfen legt er sein Amt nieder. Nun ist Jason Arday tot. Seine Familie erhebt schwere Vorwürfe.
- La Repubblica (Italy)seen 17 Aug, 03:27headline rewritten
Trovato morto a Londra Jason Arday, il professore prodigio di Cambridge accusato di plagioTrovato morto a Londra Jason Arday, il professore prodigio di Cambridge accusato di plagio. La famiglia denuncia vessazioni - La Repubblica (Italy)seen 17 Aug, 05:44headline rewritten
Cambridge, per la morte del prof Arday accuse alla destra britannica: “Perseguitato perché nero”Regno Unito sotto shock per la morte del prof Arday: “Perseguitato perché nero” - Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 17 Aug, 12:49URL changed
- The Guardian Worldseen 17 Aug, 18:27description edited
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Crowdfund passes £150,000, while Cambridge chancellor criticises ‘racist feeding frenzy’ around academic’s death A Windrush campaigner who launched a fundraiser for Jason Arday’s family has said the outpouring of support shows “Britain still cares”. Arday, who was found dead on Friday , had resigned the previous week from his post as professor of sociology of education at the University of Cambridge after allegations of plagiarism were made against him. Continue reading...Calls grow for inquiry into media reporting of the case as Cambridge chancellor criticises ‘racist feeding frenzy’ A Windrush campaigner who launched a fundraiser for Jason Arday’s family has said the outpouring of support shows “Britain still cares”. Arday, who was found dead on Friday , had resigned the previous week from his post as professor of sociology of education at the University of Cambridge after allegations of plagiarism were made against him. Continue reading...
- Times of Indiaseen 18 Aug, 03:44headline rewritten
Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead amid ‘DEI hire’ rowFacing accusations of being DEI hire, black ex-Cambridge professor found dead - Al Jazeera Englishseen 18 Aug, 06:21headline rewritten
Tens of thousands mourn Jason Arday in London, blaming press for his deathThousands mourn Jason Arday in London, blaming ‘racist’ press for his death - lbc.co.ukseen 18 Aug, 10:24headline rewritten
More than £40,000 raised for family of former Cambridge professor Jason ArdayMore than £100,000 raised for family of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday - El Mundo (Spain)seen 19 Aug, 01:22description edited
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El fallecimiento del catedrático de Cambridge ha abierto un conflicto en Reino Unido que desnuda el papel jugado por los tabloides. En la noche del lunes, miles de personas se reunieron en el centro de Londres para pedir una investigación LeerEl fallecimiento del catedrático de Cambridge ha abierto un conflicto en Reino Unido que desnuda el papel jugado por la prensa. En la noche del lunes, miles de personas se reunieron en el centro de Londres para pedir una investigación Leer
- Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 19 Aug, 01:59URL changed
- iRozhlas (Czechia)seen 19 Aug, 06:51headline rewritten
Smrt ‚superstar‘ z Cambridge. Oběť univerzity, nakladatele a kulturních válek, říká anglistaZávažné důkazy, strmý pád a tragická smrt. Neuvěřitelný příbeh ‚superstar‘ z Cambridge - Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 19 Aug, 15:16URL changed
- Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 20 Aug, 01:56URL changed
- South China Morning Postseen 20 Aug, 22:16headline rewritten
University suspends academic behind Jason Arday plagiarism accusationsNathan Cofnas, academic behind Jason Arday plagiarism accusations, suspended from post - Le Monde (France)seen 23 Aug, 05:07headline rewritten
Mort de Jason Arday : l’université de Gand suspend le chercheur ayant accusé de plagiat le jeune professeur de CambridgeAprès la mort de Jason Arday, plus jeune professeur noir de Cambridge, un chercheur l’ayant accusé de plagiat a été suspendu par l’université de Gand - France Info (France)seen 23 Aug, 05:07description edited
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Jason Arday, le plus jeune professeur noir de l'Université de Cambridge avant sa démission, a été retrouvé mort après des accusations de plagiat.Jason Arday, le plus jeune professeur noir de l'université de Cambridge avant sa démission, a été retrouvé mort après des accusations de plagiat.
- sandiegouniontribune.comseen 29 Aug, 00:19headline rewritten
Inquest opens into death of ex-Cambridge University professor ArdayInquest opens into death of ex-Cambridge University professor Jason Arday - dailymail.comseen 29 Aug, 03:35description edited
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An investigation has been launched into Professor Jason Arday's 'unnatural death' at his home in south London, an inquest heard.Prof Arday was found 'unresponsive' by family members at his home in Battersea, south London, on the afternoon of August 14, London Inner South Coroner's Court heard on Wednesday.
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Wed, 5 August 2026
7 reports- The Guardian World19:04first to report
University says it has ‘new information’ about academic career of Jason Arday, the youngest black professor in its history Jason Arday, the Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism and embellishment, is to face investigation by the university after it said it received “new information” about his qualifications and career. Cambridge initially defended Arday – the youngest black professor appointed in the university’s history, with a compelling life story of educational disadvantage – as “the...
- aol.co.uk19:05edited after publishing
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Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism resigns from universityAn academic at the centre of a high-profile plagiarism row has resigned as a professor of sociology from the University of Cambridge . It comes shortly after the university had announced it was launching an investigation into Professor Jason Arday’s “academic qualifications and honorary appointments.” The scrutiny surrounding Professor Arday, who became Cambridge's youngest Black professor when he was appointed in 2023, centres on allegations that he copied sections of his PhD thesis from a...
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- Al Jazeera English6 Aug, 10:24their copy
- blackenterprise.com6 Aug, 21:00their copy
- lbc.co.uk19:31edited after publishing
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Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row resgins after university launched investigationProfessor Arday became Cambridge’s youngest Black professor when he was appointed in 2023.
- The Guardian World20:08edited after publishing ×3
Professor to stand down after university announces investigation into his qualifications and career
- express.co.uk20:12
Arday, who became the Cambridge University's youngest black professor in 2023, has sensationally stood down.
- nypost.com20:32edited after publishing
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Cambridge professor Jason Arday accused of plagiarism resigns1 reprint
- legalinsurrection.com7 Aug, 15:00their copy
- el-balad.com20:56
Prof Jason Arday resigns from the University of Cambridge and Jesus College after a new inquiry into his qualifications and career.
Thu, 6 August 2026
8 reports- Google News - Top Stories00:08
Star Scholar Jason Arday Resigns From Cambridge The New York Times Jason Arday: Cambridge professor in plagiarism row quits BBC Jason Arday: I am not a liar, says star academic accused of plagiarism The Times Exclusive: News outlet killed story on plagiarism allegations after Cambridge prof hired law firm Retraction Watch Playbooks, plagiarism and a pig’s head: new claims surrounding a star Cambridge professor The Guardian
- Google News - Top Stories00:36
Jason Arday: Cambridge professor in plagiarism row quits BBC Star Scholar Jason Arday Resigns From Cambridge The New York Times Jason Arday: I am not a liar, says star academic accused of plagiarism The Times Exclusive: News outlet killed story on plagiarism allegations after Cambridge prof hired law firm Retraction Watch Playbooks, plagiarism and a pig’s head: new claims surrounding a star Cambridge professor The Guardian
- ABC News (Australia)05:20
Professor Jason Arday resigned from his posts shortly after the British institution announced a probe into the various accusations against him.
- abcnews.com09:51
Professor Jason Arday, the youngest Black professor at the University of Cambridge, has resigned
- Times of India13:12
How did Jason Arday’s extraordinary claims travel from interview to interview without serious scrutiny? His rise and fall tells a larger story about Cambridge, imperial guilt, institutional theatre and the modern Britain that wanted to believe.
- Google News - Top Stories15:08
Jason Arday, Cambridge's youngest Black professor, resigns amid plagiarism allegations CBS News Questions Mount Over a Star Scholar’s Life and Career The New York Times Cambridge star professor Jason Arday resigns amid plagiarism probe South China Morning Post Jason Arday claimed he was paid ‘1.4 million’ by publisher for memoir The Guardian Met Police boss admits mistake over plagiarism row BBC
- The Guardian World19:54
Exclusive: Academics call for inquiry, saying university must be held accountable for ‘grotesque racism unleashed’ The University of Cambridge’s leaders deserve blame for the “grotesque racism unleashed” by Jason Arday’s appointment as professor, according to academics calling for the university to hold an independent inquiry. The Guardian understands that senior dons at Cambridge are circulating a joint letter calling for an inquiry into the processes and circumstances around Arday being given...
- South China Morning Post19:57
A British sociologist who became famous as the youngest black professor ever at the University of Cambridge has resigned after the university opened an investigation into “new information” about his academic qualifications. Professor Jason Arday, who was 37 when he became a Cambridge professor in 2023, announced his decision late on Wednesday following weeks of allegations about plagiarism in his academic work and questions surrounding claims about his athletic and fundraising...
Fri, 7 August 2026
5 reports- dailymail.com00:00
Jason Arday's resignation from the University of Cambridge raises uncomfortable questions right across the board
- bbc.co.uk11:03edited after publishing
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Academics call for independent inquiry into Jason Arday's Cambridge appointmentProf Priyamvada Gopal, who is part of the group, says Cambridge should not be "marking its own homework".
- The Guardian World16:49
Group calls for ‘thorough and transparent investigation’ of hiring of professor who resigned after his claims came under scrutiny The University of Cambridge has announced a review into the way it vets and hires senior academic staff in an effort to fend off external and internal criticism of its appointment of Jason Arday as a professor. But a group of Cambridge academics quickly rejected the university’s response, saying: “We strongly believe that a thorough and transparent investigation into...
- theguardian.com17:00
Editorial: Serious failings by one academic, and his bosses at the University of Cambridge, should not be allowed to undermine wider progressive goals
- Der Spiegel (Germany)17:02
Sein Aufstieg war märchenhaft, Fragen stellte niemand. Nun stolpert der Wissenschaftler Jason Arday über Plagiatsvorwürfe und offenbar haarsträubende Lügen in seiner Biografie – und bringt eine Eliteuni in Erklärungsnot.
Sat, 8 August 2026
3 reports- theguardian.com13:00
Figures in higher education feel double standards are being used to delegitimise work of minority groups
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- aol.co.uk8 Aug, 13:00their copy
- Times of India14:06
- express.co.uk15:49
This is getting properly messy
Sun, 9 August 2026
2 reports- thetablet.co.uk06:00
Relentless media scrutiny has led to Arday resigning his Cambridge professorship and fellowship of Jesus College. It remains to be seen if publication of his
- iRozhlas (Czechia)18:25
Nejen v britských akademických kruzích vyvolala tento týden rozruch rezignace nejmladšího profesora tmavé pleti v historii Cambridgeské univerzity, jedenačtyřicetiletého Jasona Ardaye. Svou pozici opustil pod tlakem obvinění, že se v předchozích letech dopustil plagiátorství. „Nešlo však jen o to. V akademickém životopise uváděl i údaje, které byly nepřesné nebo vzdálené pravdě,“ říká pro Radiožurnál Ivan Kytka, spolupracovník Deníku N v Londýně.
Mon, 10 August 2026
2 reports- NYT World21:00
The British scholar resigned from Cambridge after the university, which made him its youngest Black professor in 2023, began investigating his academic qualifications.
- newstatesman.com23:00edited after publishing
My university must reject the racist narrative that this is the tip of the iceberg
Tue, 11 August 2026
1 report- Telegram.hr (Croatia)06:41
Jason Arday naučio je govoriti tek s 11, a s 37 godina postao je najmlađi crni profesor u povijesti Cambridgea
Wed, 12 August 2026
1 report- The Guardian World16:28
Vice-chancellor Deborah Prentice says she recognises the ‘difficult case’ has damaged the university Cambridge University’s leadership has bowed to internal pressure for an independent investigation into its appointment of Jason Arday as a professor, with its vice-chancellor admitting the affair has damaged the institution. Prof Deborah Prentice said she recognised the “anger and anxiety around this damaging and difficult case” but described it as an aberration that should not be used to cast...
Thu, 13 August 2026
3 reports- irishtimes.com05:15Finn McRedmond: How Jason Arday’s fabulous life and dramatic fall became a culture wars battleground
Arday stands accused of being a charlatan, fabulist, plagiarist – allegations he denies. For Cambridge, it’s all a huge embarrassment
- el-balad.com07:54
Former schoolmates challenged Jason Arday childhood speaking claims, disputing his account that he was non-verbal until just before age 12.
- Die Zeit (Germany)11:58
Er wurde mit nur 37 Jahren Professor in Cambridge. Nun musste Jason Arday zurücktreten. Der Vorwurf: Plagiate und Lügen. Was sein Fall mit Wokeness an Unis zu tun hat.
Fri, 14 August 2026
24 reports- Die Zeit (Germany)16:23
Die Uni Cambridge erschafft einen woken Posterboy und lässt sich reinlegen. Was den Fall Jason Arday mit Felix Krull verbindet – und vom Hauptmann von Köpenick trennt.
- BBC News World19:45
His family said it was "in shock to have lost this amazing father, partner, brother, uncle and son" after the academic was found dead in London on Friday.
- Google News - Top Stories19:53
Jason Arday, Cambridge Professor Accused of Plagiarism, Reported Dead The New York Times Ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism scandal found dead ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation Jason Arday found dead after resigning from Cambridge over plagiarism claims The Guardian Jason Arday: Former Cambridge university professor found dead BBC Jason Arday found dead The Telegraph
- NYT World19:53
Mr. Arday resigned last week after the university announced an investigation into allegations of plagiarism and fabrication.
- Novinky (Czechia)19:54edited after publishing
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Jason Arday byl nalezen mrtevBývalý profesor Cambridgské univerzity Jason Arday (41), který byl usvědčen z plagiátorství a lhaní ve svém životopise byl v pátek nalezen mrtev ve svém bytě. Podle policie zatím nic nenasvědčuje cizímu zavinění.
- Google News - Top Stories20:02
Jason Arday: Former Cambridge university professor found dead BBC Jason Arday, Cambridge Scholar Who Resigned Under Scrutiny, Is Found Dead The New York Times Jason Arday, professor at centre of Cambridge plagiarism row, found dead The Guardian Youngest Black professor at Cambridge found dead after plagiarism claims Los Angeles Times Jason Arday: Former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism found dead CNN
- DW Top Stories20:03
Jason Arday, the youngest ever Black professor at Cambridge, was found unresponsive at an address in London. Arday had recently resigned in the midst of a plagiarism row.
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- ABC News (Australia)14 Aug, 22:10their copy
- DW Top Stories20:03
URL changednow www.dw.com/en/jason-arday-ex-cambridge-professor-at-centre-of-plagiarism-scandal-found-dead/a-78377633?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
UK media is reporting that Jason Arday, the youngest ever black professor at Cambridge, was found unresponsive at an address in London. Arday had recently resigned in the midst of a plagiarism row.
- ABC (Spain)20:05
El académico británico negro Jason Arday, que dimitió de la Universidad de Cambridge a principios de este mes en medio de una sonada polémica por plagio que incluía acusaciones de racismo, ha sido hallado muerto este viernes, según han informado medios de comunicación británicos.Arday, de 41 años, ha fallecido tras ser encontrado inconsciente en una vivienda al sur de Londres el viernes por la tarde, según han informado Sky News y otros medios, citando un comunicado del Servicio de Policía...
- Times of India20:12
- Le Figaro (France)20:27
Quelques jours après avoir annoncé son départ de la prestigieuse institution britannique, l’universitaire a été retrouvé sans vie vendredi après-midi dans un logement du sud de Londres.
- La Repubblica (Italy)20:27edited after publishing
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Trovato morto a Londra Jason Arday, il professore prodigio di Cambridge accusato di plagioLa polizia non considera “sospetto” il decesso. Dall’analfabetismo superato da adolescente fino alla cattedra di sociologia, il docente era recentemente finito nella bufera per i sospetti sulla sua tesi di dottorato
- South China Morning Post20:41
UK academic Jason Arday, who resigned from the University of Cambridge last week amid a high-profile plagiarism storm that featured racism claims, was found dead on Friday, the prestigious British institution confirmed. Arday, 41, was found unresponsive on Friday afternoon at an address in south London, according to the capital’s Metropolitan Police Service, which did not confirm the identity of the deceased person discovered. “We are desperately saddened to hear this tragic news,” Cambridge...
- Die Zeit (Germany)20:43
Nach Plagiatsvorwürfen gegen seine Doktorarbeit ist der 41-jährige Soziologe tot aufgefunden worden. Die Polizei in London geht derzeit nicht von einem Verbrechen aus.
- Al Jazeera English20:46
Police are treating sociology professor Jason Arday's death as unexpected but not suspicious.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)20:56edited after publishing
Er war der jüngste schwarze Professor an der Eliteuniversität Cambridge, nach Plagiatsvorwürfen legt er sein Amt nieder. Nun ist Jason Arday tot. Seine Familie erhebt schwere Vorwürfe.
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- Tagesschau (Germany)15 Aug, 04:54their copy
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- Le Monde (France)20 Aug, 17:15their copy
- France Info (France)20 Aug, 21:18their copy
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URL changednow ct24.ceskatelevize.cz/clanek/veda/v-londyne-nalezli-mrtveho-akademika-ardaye-ktery-byl-obvinen-z-plagiatorstvi-376620
V Londýně v pátek nalezli tělo 41letého Jasona Ardaye, který minulý týden opustil profesorský post na Cambridgeské univerzitě kvůli obvinění z plagiátorství částí své disertace. S odvoláním na britská média to napsala agentura AFP. Někdejší nejmladší černošský profesor na této prestižní univerzitě byl nalezen v bezvědomí na adrese v londýnské čtvrti Battersea a prohlášen za mrtvého, upřesnil web Sky News.
- ČT24 (Czechia)21:28
V Londýně v pátek nalezli tělo 41letého Jasona Ardaye, který minulý týden opustil profesorský post na Cambridgeské univerzitě kvůli obvinění z plagiátorství částí své disertace. S odvoláním na britská média to napsala agentura AFP. Někdejší nejmladší černošský profesor na této prestižní univerzitě byl nalezen v bezvědomí na adrese v londýnské čtvrti Battersea a prohlášen za mrtvého, upřesnil web Sky News.
- Channel News Asia21:56
Cambridge professor Jason Arday, 41, was found dead in south London, days after resigning from the university amid plagiarism allegation.
- singletonargus.com.au22:03
A professor who resigned last week from the University of Cambridge following accusations of plagiarism has been found...
- Google News - Top Stories23:25
Jason Arday, youngest Black professor at Cambridge, found dead at 41 after resignation PBS Jason Arday, Cambridge Professor Accused of Plagiarism, Is Found Dead The New York Times Youngest Black professor at Cambridge found dead after resigning amid plagiarism scandal The Times of Israel Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row, found dead BBC Jason Arday, professor at centre of Cambridge plagiarism row, found dead The Guardian
- PBS NewsHour23:25
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.
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- wamc.org15 Aug, 17:04their copy
- Google News - Top Stories23:39
Former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism found dead Al Jazeera Jason Arday, Cambridge Scholar Who Resigned Under Scrutiny, Is Found Dead The New York Times Ex-Cambridge professor found dead after plagiarism scandal led to abrupt resignation Fox News Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row, found dead BBC Jason Arday, professor at centre of Cambridge plagiarism row, found dead The Guardian
- newsweek.com23:49
Arday resigned from Cambridge amid plagiarism allegations and scrutiny of his academic record. He was found dead Friday at age 41.
Sat, 15 August 2026
34 reports- Google News - Top Stories00:05
Jason Arday, former Cambridge professor, dies week after resigning amid plagiarism allegations CBS News Jason Arday, Cambridge Professor Accused of Plagiarism, Is Found Dead The New York Times Jason Arday, professor at centre of Cambridge plagiarism row, found dead theguardian.com Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row, found dead BBC Former History-Making Professor Found Dead at 41 amid Plagiarism Scandal and Days After Releasing New Book People.com
- upi.com01:09
Jason Arday, once hailed the youngest Black professor at the University of Cambridge, was found dead Friday shortly after his resignation.
- France Info (France)06:07edited after publishing
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Un ex-professeur de Cambridge mêlé à un scandale de plagiat retrouvé mortCe Britannique avait démissionné le 5 août de la prestigieuse université britannique, dont il était devenu en 2023 le plus jeune professeur noir.
- cambridge-news.co.uk07:57
He said that he is 'devastated' for his friends and family
- The Guardian World09:04
Academic was pronounced dead at his home in south London after police called to address after 3pm on Friday Jason Arday, the academic who resigned last week as a professor at the University of Cambridge , has been found dead at his home in south London. The Metropolitan police said officers were called to Arday’s address by the London ambulance service after 3pm on Friday. Continue reading...
- Google News - Top Stories09:12
Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism, found dead week after resigning NBC News Professor’s Death Leaves Behind Hard Questions for Cambridge on Race and Hiring The New York Times Analysis: Jason Arday's death will send shockwaves through a divided academia BBC Jason Arday, professor at centre of Cambridge plagiarism row, found dead The Guardian Statement from the Vice-Chancellor, 14 August 2026 University of Cambridge
- iRozhlas (Czechia)09:16
Bývalý profesor Cambridgeské univerzity Jason Arday byl nalezen mrtvý. Podle záchranářů byl v pátek odpoledne v londýnském Battersea nalezen muž bez známek života. Arday minulý týden rezignoval na svůj post poté, co vyšlo na povrch obvinění z plagiátorství. Podle dalších zpráv některých svých úspěchů dosáhl neoprávněně.
- Polsat News (Poland)09:20
Socjolog Jason Arday, najmłodszy czarnoskóry profesor wykładający na Uniwersytecie Cambridge został znaleziony martwy w swoim mieszkaniu w południowym Londynie - podało BBC. 40-letni Arday został oskarżony o plagiat oraz manipulowanie opinią publiczną. Kampania dezinformacji to było za wiele dla Jasona - przekazała w sobotę w oświadczeniu rodzina naukowca.
- 24sata (Croatia)09:30
Jason Arday (41) bio je najmlađi crni profesor ikad imenovan na Cambridge, što je bilo pravo čudo s obzirom da je bio autističan i tek s 18 naučio čitati. No, samo godinu i pol kasnije, počele su optužbe
- iDNES (Czechia)09:31
Britský akademik Jason Arday, jehož jméno se v posledních dnech pojilo s obviněním z plagiátorství a odchodem z profesorského postu na Cambridgeské univerzitě, zemřel. Jeho tělo našli v pátek v Londýně. Ardayovi bylo jednačtyřicet let. Britský premiér Andy Burnham jeho smrt označil za tragédii.
- NYT World09:35
Jason Arday, the school’s youngest Black professor, was found dead on Friday. The school ignored a series of warnings about his life story and his work.
- Libération (France)10:44edited after publishing
Au cœur d’un retentissant scandale de plagiat sur fond de racisme, le docteur en sociologie de 41 ans a été retrouvé mort vendredi 14 août chez lui. Sa famille dénonce une «campagne de harcèlement».
- Google News - Top Stories11:38
Professor’s Death Leaves Behind Hard Questions for Cambridge on Race and Hiring The New York Times Burnham calls death of ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday a 'tragedy' Yahoo Jason Arday, professor at centre of Cambridge plagiarism row, found dead The Guardian Analysis: Jason Arday's death will send shockwaves through a divided academia BBC Burnham calls for ‘reflection’ over death of Jason Arday Financial Times
- Le Figaro (France)11:41
Des proches et des collègues de Jason Arday ont dénoncé «un harcèlement» contre lui depuis sa nomination il y a 3 ans. Le premier ministre britannique évoque «une tragédie».
- Le Monde (France)11:45
Plusieurs proches et collègues dénoncent aujourd’hui « un harcèlement » que le professeur de sociologie de l’éducation subissait depuis sa nomination il y a trois ans au sein de la prestigieuse université anglaise.
- ewn.co.za11:59
Arday, 41, was found dead on Friday, just over a week after he quit his positions as university professor and Jesus College fellow following both institutions announcing probes into various accusations against him.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)12:21
Jason Arday, ex professore dell’Università di Cambridge che si era dimesso in seguito a un grosso scandalo di plagio, è stato trovato morto il 14 agosto in un’abitazione a Battersea, a Londra. Nel 2023 era diventato il più giovane professore afrodiscendente del celebre istituto accademico. Per il primo ministro britannico Andy Burnham è “una tragedia […] L'articolo Jason Arday, ex professore di Cambridge trovato morto: si era dimesso dopo le accuse di plagio proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano .
- The Guardian World12:22edited after publishing
Andy Burnham calls for reflection after ‘tragedy on so many levels’ in comments echoed by London mayor Sadiq Khan Andy Burnham has called the death of Jason Arday, whose body was found at his home in south London on Friday, a “tragedy on so many levels”. Arday resigned as a professor at the University of Cambridge last week after allegations of plagiarism, which he denied. He was pronounced dead just after 3pm on Friday . Continue reading...
- Der Spiegel (Germany)12:47
Nach dem Tod des früheren Professors der Universität Cambridge, Jason Arday, herrscht in Großbritannien Bestürzung. Nun sei nicht die Zeit für »voreilige Urteile«, so Premier Andy Burnham. »Es ist ein Moment der Reflexion.«
- Der Spiegel (Germany)12:47
Nach dem Tod des früheren Professors der Universität Cambridge, Jason Arday, herrscht in Großbritannien Bestürzung. Nun sei nicht die Zeit für »voreilige Urteile«, so Premier Andy Burnham. »Es ist ein Moment der Reflexion.«
- Die Zeit (Germany)13:01
- Al Jazeera English13:11
Dr Jason Arday has been found dead days after resigning from Cambridge University due to plagiarism allegations.
- freemalaysiatoday.com13:42
Cambridge's youngest black professor, Jason Arday, was found dead days after resigning amid allegations he claimed were part of a 'racially motivated' campaign.
- Die Zeit (Germany)13:47
Der britische Premier zeigt sich bestürzt über den Tod des Ex-Cambridge-Professors Jason Arday. Dessen Angehörige sprechen von einer »Hetzkampagne«.
- Google News - Top Stories13:56
Jason Arday death 'tragedy on so many levels' says PM BBC Professor’s Death Leaves Behind Hard Questions for Cambridge on Race and Hiring The New York Times Jason Arday, Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism, is found dead NPR Cambridge professor found dead after scrutiny over academic record faced ‘sustained abuse,’ family say CNN Analysis: Jason Arday's death will send shockwaves through a divided academia BBC
- cp24.com14:56
Jason Arday, a former University of Cambridge professor, was found dead in London on Friday, just days after resigning over questions surrounding his career.
- Google News - Top Stories17:04
Jason Arday, Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism, is found dead NPR Professor’s Death Leaves Behind Hard Questions for Cambridge on Race and Hiring The New York Times The Truths That Failed Jason Arday theatlantic.com Cambridge professor found dead after scrutiny over academic record faced ‘sustained abuse,’ family say CNN Jason Arday, professor at centre of Cambridge plagiarism row, found dead The Guardian
- Index.hr (Croatia)17:10
BIVŠI profesor Cambridgea Jason Arday pronađen je mrtav nakon ostavke zbog optužbi za plagijat. Njegova obitelj i suradnici krive medijski pritisak, javno sramoćenje i rasizam za njegovu smrt.
- Al Jazeera English17:19
Jason Arday was found dead on Friday, just days after resigning amid intense scrutiny over his academic work.
- PBS NewsHour17:48UK's leader calls for reflection after the death of former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism
Jason Arday, who became Cambridge's youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead inside an address in south London on Friday.
- Times of India20:42edited after publishing
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Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead amid ‘DEI hire’ row - Google News - Top Stories22:05
British leader calls for reflection after death of former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism Politico Professor’s Death Leaves Behind Hard Questions for Cambridge on Race and Hiring The New York Times Jason Arday death 'tragedy on so many levels' says PM BBC Jason Arday, Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism, is found dead NPR The Truths That Failed Jason Arday The Atlantic
- La Repubblica (Italy)23:00
Era il più giovane docente di colore nella storia dell’Ateneo, è stato trovato morto venerdì, dopo le accuse di aver inventato il curriculum e copiato i suoi lavori. Forse, è stato un suicidio. E adesso, dal premier Burnham al sindaco di Londra Khan, ci si interroga su come la “gogna mediatica” e razzista abbia distrutto un uomo fragile. E di come le università arruolano chi insegna
- krdo.com23:46
By Charlotte Reck, CNN (CNN) — The family of Jason Arday, the Cambridge academic found dead on Friday after his resignation amid plagiarism
Sun, 16 August 2026
16 reports- Le Monde English02:23
The family of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday, who was found dead days after resigning amid plagiarism allegations, has accused his critics of subjecting him to years of harassment.
- Google News - Top Stories04:36
Shocking death of former professor reverberates at Cambridge — and well beyond The Washington Post Professor’s Death Leaves Behind Hard Questions for Cambridge on Race and Hiring The New York Times The Truths That Failed Jason Arday The Atlantic British leader calls for reflection after death of former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism Politico Deceased Cambridge academic's family decries 'campaign of harassment' Euronews.com
- El Mundo (Spain)09:18
El primer ministro del Reino Unido, Andy Burnham, pidió "reflexionar" Leer
- slguardian.org10:15
The death of Cambridge professor Jason Arday has intensified questions about proportionality, race and journalistic responsibility after weeks of relentless coverage over allegations concerning his academic record and the wider...
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)11:51
Der Soziologe wurde als jüngster schwarzer Professor der Uni Cambridge gefeiert. Nach Plagiats- und Lügenvorwürfen ist er tot – und das Land gespalten über die Gründe für die tragischen Ereignisse der vergangenen Wochen.
- The Guardian World14:09
University says it continued to provide support after resignation of academic, who was found dead on Friday The University of Cambridge has defended its mental health support for the academic Jason Arday. The university said it had continued to provide Arday with extensive mental health support and security measures, including installing panic alarms and screening racist emails and post, after he resigned from his post as professor of sociology of education this month. Continue reading...
- Google News - Top Stories14:22
Calls for public inquiry into Jason Arday 'witch hunt' BBC Shocking death of former professor reverberates at Cambridge — and well beyond The Washington Post Cambridge professor found dead after scrutiny over academic record faced ‘sustained abuse,’ family say CNN Jason Arday, Cambridge Professor Accused of Plagiarism, Is Found Dead The New York Times Jason Arday death 'tragedy on so many levels' says PM BBC
- Google News - Top Stories15:31
Cambridge professor’s death shakes Britain as supporters condemn media ‘witch hunt’ NBC News Professor’s Death Leaves Behind Hard Questions for Cambridge on Race and Hiring The New York Times The debate over Jason Arday’s life continues – just as viciously - despite his death at 41 CNN Jason Arday, Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism, is found dead NPR The Truths That Failed Jason Arday The Atlantic
- lbc.co.uk17:16edited after publishing
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More than £40,000 raised for family of former Cambridge professor Jason ArdayMore than £100,000 has been raised for the family of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday after a Windrush campaigner launched a fundraising drive in his memory.
- Index.hr (Croatia)17:18
NAJMLAĐI crni profesor na Cambridgeu pronađen je mrtav nakon optužbi za plagijat i medijskog pritiska. Sveučilište tvrdi da mu je pružalo opsežnu podršku.
- Le Figaro (France)17:40Mort de Jason Arday : plus de 31.000 signataires réclament une enquête sur le harcèlement médiatique
Une pétition, soutenue par plusieurs députés britanniques, demande l’ouverture d’une enquête publique sur le traitement médiatique qu’aurait subi l’universitaire de 41 ans, ancien professeur à Cambridge, retrouvé mort vendredi. La police ne considère pas son décès comme suspect à ce stade.
- France Info (France)18:24
"Il ne fait aucun doute que la mort tragique du Dr Arday est la conséquence directe, prévisible et prévue du harcèlement médiatique", a écrit le Good Law Project sur son site web.
- Le Monde (France)19:47
Le groupe militant « Good Law Project » soutenait le plus jeune professeur noir de Cambridge depuis qu’il avait démissionné, début août, de l’université et de son poste de membre du Jesus College, après que ces deux institutions ont ouvert des enquêtes sur des allégations de plagiat.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)21:35
Nach dem Tod des 41-jährigen Soziologen Jason Arday wächst in Großbritannien der Druck auf die Regierung: Mehr als 31.000 Menschen fordern Aufklärung nach einer mutmaßlich rassistischen Kampagne gegen ihn.
- Die Zeit (Germany)22:49
Der Cambridge-Professor Jason Arday trat erst zurück und wurde dann tot aufgefunden. Eine Petition fordert nun, dass die Hintergründe des Falls beleuchtet werden.
- La Repubblica (Italy)23:00edited after publishing
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Cambridge, per la morte del prof Arday accuse alla destra britannica: “Perseguitato perché nero”Il docente di Cambridge forse suicida dopo le accuse di plagio da lui respinte. “Inchiesta sulla gogna della destra”
Mon, 17 August 2026
20 reports- ANSA (Italy)08:54
Petizione chiede un'inchiesta sulla campagna persecutoria dei media e le accuse di plagio
- irishtimes.com10:00
Was the coverage excessive? Yes. Was it driven by racial animus? Undoubtedly, in some cases
- hindustantimes.com10:15
Cambridge head slams 'feeding frenzy' over dead academic | Education News
- Al Jazeera English12:08
Arday was subjected to a vicious campaign fuelled by anti-Black racism.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)12:53
Die Vorwürfe gegen den verstorbenen Jason Arday hatten zuletzt eine heftige Debatte über Rassismus, akademische Standards und den Umgang mit Plagiatsvorwürfen ausgelöst. Seine Familie spricht von einer »Mobbing-Kampagne«.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)12:53
Die Vorwürfe gegen den verstorbenen Jason Arday hatten zuletzt eine heftige Debatte über Rassismus, akademische Standards und den Umgang mit Plagiatsvorwürfen ausgelöst. Seine Familie spricht von einer »Mobbingkampagne«.
- El País (Spain)12:55
La derecha reaccionaria denunció sus supuestos plagios y falsedades para atacar las políticas de diversidad en el ámbito académico
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)13:51
Il 5 agosto scorso il Prof. Jason Arday, da tre anni professore di Sociologia dell’Educazione all’università di Cambridge in Inghilterra si è dimesso dalla sua posizione e dopo 9 giorni, il 14 agosto scorso, è stato trovato morto nella sua abitazione; è possibile, ma non certo, che si tratti di suicidio. La storia triste di […] L'articolo Il primo responsabile della tragedia del prof Arday è il sistema distorto di valutazione delle università proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano .
- The Guardian World14:58edited after publishing
Calls grow for inquiry into media reporting of the case as Cambridge chancellor criticises ‘racist feeding frenzy’ A Windrush campaigner who launched a fundraiser for Jason Arday’s family has said the outpouring of support shows “Britain still cares”. Arday, who was found dead on Friday , had resigned the previous week from his post as professor of sociology of education at the University of Cambridge after allegations of plagiarism were made against him. Continue reading...
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)16:45
Centinaia di studenti di Cambridge si sono riuniti in una veglia per ricordare Jason Arday, il professore trovato morto venerdì scorso nella sua abitazione a Londra, in un caso di sospetto suicidio, dopo la campagna mediatica che lo ha visto protagonista con le accuse di presunto plagio riguardanti la tesi di dottorato e i titoli […] L'articolo Veglia a Cambridge per Jason Arday, il prof suicidatosi dopo le accuse di plagio: “Ucciso dal razzismo” proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano .
- Die Zeit (Germany)17:02
Nach dem Tod von Jason Arday hat der Kanzler der Universität Cambridge die öffentliche Kritik an ihm verurteilt. Die Plagiatsvorwürfe müssten geklärt werden, sagt er.
- Libération (France)17:20La mort du professeur Jason Arday, symptôme tragique de la privatisation de l’université britannique
Avec le désengagement de l’Etat, les universités se financent via des frais de scolarité exorbitants et doivent répondre aux attentes d’étudiants-consommateurs : Cambridge a affiché Jason Arday comme un «poster boy» de la diversité faute d’une procédure de recrutement juste humaine et transparente, déplore Philippe Marlière, professeur au University college London.
- Channel News Asia17:31
Professor Jason Arday was found dead after Cambridge University opened an investigation into plagiarism allegations against him amid a series of controversies.
- Le Monde English18:52
Star academic Jason Arday was found dead on Friday, August 14, amid growing furore over claims of academic plagiarism.
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- South China Morning Post17 Aug, 20:28their copy
- Die Zeit (Germany)20:10
- The Guardian World20:32
MPs, friends and campaigners gathered to remember former Cambridge professor after his death on Friday Tens of thousands of people gathered in Trafalgar Square in London to remember and pay tribute to Jason Arday, the former Cambridge professor who died on Friday. Stand Up to Racism, which organised the vigil, estimated that 30,000 mourners had gathered in the square to listen to emotional speeches from MPs, friends and campaigners on Arday’s life and legacy and join in a minute’s silence. Many...
- ABC News (Australia)21:51
Mourners at a London vigil for Jason Arday accuse the British tabloid media of "hunting" the late Cambridge professor, as Cambridge's Chancellor speaks out.
- Le Figaro (France)22:18
Retrouvé mort ce vendredi à Londres, le professeur était poursuivi depuis plusieurs semaines par des allégations de plagiat, abondamment relayées par la presse britannique dont le manque de mesure est aujourd’hui mis en cause.
- La Repubblica (Italy)23:00
Secondo lord Chris Smith le accuse di plagio vanno indagate rigorsamente: “Ma se fosse stato bianco non sarebbe scoppiata una caccia alle streghe”
- Der Spiegel (Germany)23:34
In London haben sich Tausende Menschen versammelt, um an den toten Ex-Professor Jason Arday zu erinnern. Seine Familie verurteilte die »öffentliche Grausamkeit«, eine schwarze Abgeordnete kritisierte eine »Kampagne gegen uns alle«.
Tue, 18 August 2026
11 reports- Al Jazeera English01:26
Thousands mourned Jason Arday in central London, and voiced anger over the Cambridge professor’s media treatment.
- Tagesschau (Germany)02:57
Jason Arday war der jüngste schwarze Professor der britischen Elite-Uni Cambridge. Doch nach Plagiatsvorwürfen trat er zurück - und wurde vor wenigen Tagen tot aufgefunden. Die Uni spricht von einer "rassistischen Hetzjagd".
- Al Jazeera English03:17edited after publishing
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Tens of thousands mourn Jason Arday in London, blaming press for his deathMourners blame relentless and 'racist' media scrutiny for former Cambridge University professor's death.
- Die Zeit (Germany)11:18
Die britische Eliteuni ist nicht nur beschädigt, weil sie auf einen Hochstapler hereingefallen ist. Im Umgang mit Jason Arday zeigt sich die Feigheit einer Institution.
- Times of India14:41
In every version, Jason Arday the human being disappeared behind Jason Arday the argument” — an examination of who built his myth, benefited from it and vanished when it collapsed.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)15:03
Decine di migliaia di persone, molte vestite di nero, hanno riempito Trafalgar Square a Londra per la veglia in memoria di Jason Arday. Il professore è stato trovato morto lo scorso venerdì 14 agosto nella sua abitazione. Il sospetto è di un suicidio dopo la campagna mediatica persecutoria contro di lui per il presunto plagio […] L'articolo Londra, 30mila persone in piazza per la veglia in memoria di Jason Arday. Il coro: “Vergogna ai media” proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano .
- El Mundo (Spain)17:46edited after publishing
El fallecimiento del catedrático de Cambridge ha abierto un conflicto en Reino Unido que desnuda el papel jugado por la prensa. En la noche del lunes, miles de personas se reunieron en el centro de Londres para pedir una investigación Leer
- Der Spiegel (Germany)18:01
Großbritannien streitet nach dem Tod von Jason Arday über Rassismus und Plagiatsvorwürfe. Wurde er Opfer einer Hetzkampagne – oder war er ein Hochstapler? Seine nun erschienene Autobiografie wirft neue Fragen auf.
- Die Zeit (Germany)18:35
In der Debatte um Jason Arday ging es schnell um mehr als ihn selbst: um Rassismus, Wokeness und die Frage, wann berechtigte Kritik zur ideologischen Abrechnung wird.
- Al Jazeera English19:22
The ‘witch-hunt’ of Jason Arday
- NYT World20:34
The Cambridge professor, found dead last week, was at the center of a firestorm about race and hiring. We talk to the reporter covering the story.
Wed, 19 August 2026
6 reports- iRozhlas (Czechia)04:00edited after publishing
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Smrt ‚superstar‘ z Cambridge. Oběť univerzity, nakladatele a kulturních válek, říká anglistaPozoruhodný a tragický příběh plný vážných obvinění. Podváděl a vymýšlel si profesor Jason Arday? Kdo může za jeho smrt?
- krmg.com05:57
Jason Arday, who was once celebrated as Cambridge University’s youngest Black professor, was found dead last week after weeks of news stories presenting evidence that he was a plagiarist and fabulist. His death quickly led to criticism of Cambridge for elevating Arday in a rush to promote diversity, despite red flags about his qualifications, and of the news media for driving him to despair when his credentials and life story began to unravel under intense scrutiny. The public attention was...
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- ksat.com19 Aug, 05:57their copy
- vogue.co.uk09:30
“I could write a second memoir solely on the racism I experienced at Cambridge University as a Master’s and PhD student,” writes Jill Damatac, a Filipino-American author who was a student at Cambridge in 2019. In the wake of Dr Jason Arday’s death, she recalls her own experience at one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious academic institutions, and why she ultimately made the decision to leave.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:25
Jason Arday, Cambridge's youngest Black professor, died days after resigning amid intense scrutiny over plagiarism allegations, academic record
- Libération (France)15:28
Pour le politiste Aurélien Mondon, professeur à l’université de Bath, l’emballement médiatique autour des accusations de plagiat visant le chercheur britannique révèle autant le racisme persistant du monde académique que la banalisation de l’anti-intellectualisme au Royaume-Uni.
- Channel News Asia17:29
Jason Arday died aged 41 after intense media coverage followed Cambridge University’s investigation into plagiarism allegations.
Thu, 20 August 2026
7 reports- Libération (France)16:31
Licencié de Cambridge en 2024 pour racisme, Nathan Cofnas avait été nommé en Belgique en mai dernier.
- South China Morning Post17:16edited after publishing
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University suspends academic behind Jason Arday plagiarism accusationsA Belgian university on Thursday suspended a US academic who spearheaded accusations of plagiarism against Jason Arday, the black ex-Cambridge professor found dead last week after resigning over the scandal. Researcher Nathan Cofnas – a self-defined “race realist” who was himself sacked from his Cambridge post two years ago – posted on social media: “I was just suspended by Ghent University. “They will almost certainly fire me.” Without naming Cofnas, the University of Ghent said in a...
- NYT World18:04
Ghent University in Belgium said it suspended the academic, Nathan Cofnas, pending an investigation.
- The Guardian World18:12
Researcher Nathan Cofnas previously claimed Black people would hold few high-profile positions in a meritocracy Nathan Cofnas, the academic who made plagiarism allegations against Prof Jason Arday before his death, has been suspended by a university. Arday, 41, resigned from his role at the University of Cambridge this month after coverage of Cofnas’s accusations of plagiarism. The allegations, which were not proven in any formal investigation, triggered questions about Arday’s achievements....
- Die Zeit (Germany)18:49
Der US-Forscher Nathan Cofnas hatte öffentlich Plagiatsvorwürfe gegen den Cambridge-Professor Jason Arday erhoben. Nun wurde Cofnas von seiner Universität suspendiert.
- Al Jazeera English19:13
Researcher Nathan Cofnas, an outspoken critic of DEI, was himself sacked from Cambridge in 2024 over his views on race.
- Google News - Top Stories20:05
Academic who raised plagiarism allegations against Jason Arday suspended by his university Reuters Academic Who Publicized Plagiarism Allegations Against Jason Arday Is Suspended The New York Times Cambridge chancellor criticises 'racist feeding frenzy' around Jason Arday BBC Jason Arday’s death is institutional murder Al Jazeera Jason Arday was treated as a symbol, not a man The Economist
Fri, 21 August 2026
3 reports- Google News - Top Stories01:30
Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended by his university The Guardian Academic Who Publicized Plagiarism Allegations Against Jason Arday Is Suspended The New York Times I will remember a different Jason Arday New Statesman Cambridge chancellor criticises 'racist feeding frenzy' around Jason Arday BBC The Arday Tragedy: from Tokenism to Wokenism City Journal
- freebeacon.com09:00
As anger grows among the left over the apparent suicide last week of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday, an influential band of activists within Great Britain’s largest academics’ union is moving to fuel that raw sentiment into action. These academics—from the University and College Union—want to shield other black academics from scrutiny from what they view as a racist, right-wing conspiracy.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)10:52
Ist rassistische Hetze schuld am Tod des Cambridge-Professors Jason Arday? Die Wissenschaft hat tatsächlich ein Rassismusproblem, aber ein selbstgemachtes: Sie ist besessen von Identität.
Sat, 22 August 2026
1 report- freerepublic.com19:45
Mon, 24 August 2026
1 report- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)11:02
Jason Arday, nekadašnje čudo od djeteta i bivši profesor Sveučilišta u Cambridgeu, koji se nedavno našao u središtu svađe oko plagijata, pronađen je mrtav u svom stanu u Londonu. Prethodno je dao ostavku na mjesto profesora sociologije obrazovanja na Cambridgeu, uvrijeđen zlobnim i rasno obojenim op...
Tue, 25 August 2026
2 reports- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)05:14
Sul tragico caso del Prof. Jason Arday, di cui ho parlato in un post precedente, hanno preso posizione e si sono rivelate forze del tutto sproporzionate alla vicenda in sé, dimostrando che il caso Arday è la punta di un iceberg la cui massa nascosta è un intreccio di interessi, a volte biecamente reazionari. Per […] L'articolo La morte del prof Arday porta a galla l’ipotesi di una rete di ricchi reazionari: emergono rivelazioni inquietanti proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano .
- hotair.com12:00
Exploring deeper scandals at Cambridge beyond Jason Arday, including ties to Islamic terrorism.
Wed, 26 August 2026
4 reports- The Guardian World13:44
Academic was found unresponsive by family members, inquest told, as coroner adjourns proceedings to later date A coroner has formally opened an inquest into the death of Jason Arday, who resigned as a professor at the University of Cambridge amid allegations of plagiarism. Arday, 41, died at his home in Battersea, south London on 14 August, nine days after his resignation. Family members watched the 10-minute hearing at London inner south coroner’s court via a video link. Continue reading...
- Le Figaro (France)14:50
Jason Arday, enseignant de sociologie de l’éducation, était devenu en 2023 à 37 ans le plus jeune professeur noir de l’histoire à Cambridge, ce qui lui avait donné une visibilité dépassant le monde académique.
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- Le Monde (France)26 Aug, 15:25their copy
- ABC News (Australia)15:38
The opening of the inquest comes a day before the UK release of his memoir, and weeks after the Cambridge University professor's sudden death after an intense media frenzy.
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- sandiegouniontribune.com26 Aug, 16:51their copy
- dailymail.com22:17edited after publishing
Prof Arday was found 'unresponsive' by family members at his home in Battersea, south London, on the afternoon of August 14, London Inner South Coroner's Court heard on Wednesday.
Thu, 27 August 2026
1 report- clickondetroit.com04:06
Britons who saw Professor Jason Arday’s life and death dissected by weeks of headlines covering allegations about his academic qualifications and personal accomplishments can now read his version of the story.
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- PBS NewsHour27 Aug, 22:50their copy
Sat, 29 August 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post21:30
Three weeks ago, I watched with horror the car crash of Cambridge professor Jason Arday’s public unravelling. You know the story: allegations about plagiarism; then more accusations, headlines and people announcing they had always felt “something was off”. It was less an investigation than a very British public audit involving spreadsheets, screenshots and the enthusiasm normally reserved for catching misbehaving MPs – except far more obsessive. Even after Arday’s death and his family’s...
Mon, 31 August 2026
2 reports- Al Jazeera English14:52
A mural commemorating late Cambridge professor Jason Arday is displayed at London’s Notting Hill Carnival.
- El Pais English19:40
The coordinated attacks against him were intended to discredit Black and neurodivergent thought and prevent investment in a more equitable society
Wed, 2 September 2026
1 report- canadiandimension.com15:45
The crisis of the university is its inability to be honest about the nature of its self-induced crisis. Its leaders or senior managers often share the perspectives of those who wish the university to return to its historical elitist male institutional self. Indeed, they often share the same class, went to the same schools, and belong to the same social formations.