- Former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday has died aged 41 after being found unresponsive at an address in Battersea, south London.
- The Metropolitan Police are treating his death as unexpected, but officers do not believe the circumstances to be suspicious.
- Prof Arday, who became Cambridge's youngest Black professor in 2023, recently resigned following media allegations regarding plagiarism in his PhD thesis and other claims.
- An investigation by Liverpool John Moores University cleared him of wrongdoing, although Durham and Glasgow universities are investigating his previous appointments.
- In his open resignation letter, Prof Arday stated he decided to step away after reaching the limits of what any person should reasonably be expected to endure.
- If you are experiencing feelings of distress, or are struggling to cope, you can speak to the Samaritans, in confidence, on 116 123 (UK and ROI), email jo@samaritans.org , or visit the Samaritans website to find details of your nearest branch.If you are based in the USA, and you or someone you know needs mental health assistance right now, call or text 988, or visit 988lifeline.org to access online chat from the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. This is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week.If you are in another country, you can go to www.befrienders.org to find a helpline near you.
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