Topic
5 articles
Ghent University in Belgium has suspended American researcher Nathan Cofnas, who led plagiarism allegations against the late Cambridge professor Jason Arday. The university cited preliminary disciplinary proceedings and its commitment to dignity and non-discrimination.
Tens of thousands gathered at Trafalgar Square in London to mourn Jason Arday, the former Cambridge professor whose death followed weeks of intense media scrutiny over plagiarism allegations. Many blamed the press's 'racist' coverage for his death, as speakers condemned what they called a 'vicious campaign' against him.
Jason Arday, the youngest Black professor at the University of Cambridge, died on August 14 after a campaign accusing him of plagiarism. An analysis calls it 'systemic murder' rooted in anti-Black racism.
Jason Arday, 41, a former University of Cambridge professor, was found dead in south London on Friday, just nine days after resigning amid a plagiarism scandal. He was the youngest Black professor in Cambridge's history and had admitted to mistakes in his doctoral thesis.
Jason Arday, the youngest Black professor in Cambridge's history, has resigned amid ongoing plagiarism allegations and a new university investigation into his credentials. He described the scrutiny as unbearable and said he needed time to heal.
