Jason Arday, a former Cambridge University professor, was found dead on Friday, according to the university. He was 41 years old. Emergency services reported that Arday was found unresponsive at an address in Battersea, South London.
Background
Arday had been Cambridge’s youngest Black professor ever. He resigned from his role last week after the university announced an investigation into him following new information about his academic qualifications and honorary appointments.
The university said ongoing complaints about Arday’s alleged academic misconduct were being handled separately, in line with their Misconduct in Research policy. Arday denied the plagiarism accusations and said he decided to resign in order to reclaim some peace for himself and his loved ones.
Cambridge Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice expressed sadness over Arday’s death, offering heartfelt sympathies to his family and friends. U.K. Education Secretary Lucy Powell also offered condolences, urging people to give the family privacy during this difficult time.
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