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Cambridge to Hold Independent Inquiry into Jason Arday Appointment

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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Cambridge agrees to hold independent inquiry into Jason Arday appointment

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…

I share concerns over Arday appointment, says Cambridge University headBBC News – UK
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I share concerns over Arday appointment, says Cambridge University head

Vice-chancellor Deborah Prentice acknowledged the "anger and anxiety around this damaging and difficult case".

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