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Cambridge University has agreed to an independent inquiry into the appointment of Jason Arday as a professor. Vice-chancellor Deborah Prentice acknowledged the "anger and anxiety" surrounding the case and said she recognised the university had been damaged by the controversy.
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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 dif…
BBC News – UK Vice-chancellor Deborah Prentice acknowledged the "anger and anxiety around this damaging and difficult case".
BBC News – UK Sidi Djalo, who was 61, was found alongside his injured eight-year-old daughter at a house in Dungannon on Saturday morning.
Sky News – UK The Notting Hill Carnival is continuing in west London for its 60th anniversary, with tens of thousands of people attending the three-day celebration of Caribbean arts and culture. The main parade was still to come on day three, while earlier reports noted 169 arrests but described the event as "overwhelmingly positive."
BBC News – UK Former UK prime minister Keir Starmer announced he is standing down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras, saying it is the right time to leave the Commons. His resignation will trigger a byelection in the constituency. Starmer resigned as prime minister in July and said he will now focus on international affairs.
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