What changed in this update
A former University of Cambridge professor who resigned following accusations of plagiarism has been found dead.
Event intelligence
Death of Professor Jason Arday
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Current state
The inquest into former Cambridge professor Jason Arday's death has begun, with the coroner stating he has reason to suspect an unnatural death, and the University of Cambridge has launched an independent review into its decision-making and actions before Arday's death.
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What changed
The University of Cambridge launched an independent review into its decision-making and actions before Jason Arday's death.
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BBC News – UK BBC
Ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row found dead
Sky News – UK Sky
Fundraiser in memory of Jason Arday raises more than £30,000
NPR – US NPR
Jason Arday, Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism, is found dead
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Guardian
Tributes paid to Jason Arday after former Cambridge professor’s death
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 Fr…
BBC News – UK BBC
Tributes paid to Jason Arday after ex-Cambridge professor found dead
His family said they were "in shock" to have lost him, adding a "campaign of misinformation" had been too much.
News24
Ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism scandal found dead
Academic Jason Arday, who resigned from the University of Cambridge last week following a high-profile plagiarism scandal that raised claims of racism, was found dead Friday, the prestigious British institution confirmed.
Guardian
Jason Arday found dead after resigning from Cambridge over plagiarism claims
Academic was pronounced dead at his home in south London after police called to address after 3pm on Friday Jason Arday, the black 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...
NYT
Jason Arday, Cambridge Professor Accused of Plagiarism, Reported Dead
The British police said a man had been found dead at a home linked to Mr. Arday, who resigned after the university announced an investigation into allegations of plagiarism and fabrication.
Sky News – UK Sky
Jason Arday, former Cambridge professor found dead after resigning following plagiarism row
A former University of Cambridge professor who resigned following accusations of plagiarism has been found dead.
