Inquest Opens Into Death of Professor Jason Arday

An inquest has opened into the death of Professor Jason Arday, who was found unresponsive by family members. Coroner Dr Julian Morris said he has reason to suspect Arday died an unnatural death. Arday was a University of Cambridge professor.

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Jason Arday was found unresponsive by family members, inquest hears

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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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The University of Cambridge launched an independent review into its decision-making and actions before Jason Arday's death.

In this event University of Cambridge will review 'decision-making and actions' after death of Jason Arday Earlier coverage Fundraiser in memory of Jason Arday raises more than £30,000 Earlier coverage

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Sky Published 26 August 2026

Jason Arday was found unresponsive by family members, inquest hears

BBC Published 26 August 2026

Inquest begins into death of Jason Arday

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