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Who is Nathan Cofnas, the self-styled 'race realist' at centre of Jason Arday plagiarism row

Nathan Cofnas, the American academic who brought plagiarism allegations against Jason Arday into the spotlight, has himself been suspended by Ghent University in Belgium, days after the former Cambridge professor was found dead after intense scrutiny over his academic work.

The Times of India

Jason Arday and the new politics of plagiarism

After a meteoric rise to the top ranks of British academia, scholar Jason Arday was found dead at his London home on Aug. 14, 2026.

The Conversation

Jason Arday's death: Why a Ghent University academic is under probe after plagiarism accusation

Following allegations of plagiarism involving Jason Arday, Ghent University has taken action by suspending researcher Nathan Cofnas. Arday had previously resigned from his position at Cambridge University due to these contentious claims. The university emphasises its commitment to combating discrimination while upholding academic freedom. Cofnas, known for his polarising blog…

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Ghent University Suspends 'Race Realist' Nathan Cofnas Over Jason Arday Statements: 'Freedom Is Not Unlimited'

Nathan Cofnas, known for his controversial views, has been suspended by Ghent University amid allegations of discrimination and plagiarism against the late Jason Arday.

International Business Times UK

Ghent University suspends US academic behind Jason Arday plagiarism claims

Arday, who became Cambridge's youngest-ever black professor when he was appointed in 2023, was found dead Friday aged 41.

Euronews

Why Was Nathan Cofnas Suspended? Academic Faces Disciplinary Investigation

Ghent University has suspended Nathan Cofnas amid a preliminary investigation into his public statements about late professor Jason Arday, following allegations of plagiarism and discrimination.

International Business Times UK

Keep an eye on Harry & Meghan's UK move

The unrelentingly cruel media that the Sussexes moved to America to escape must be hungrily awaiting their return

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Censors Seize on Jason Arday's Death as Excuse To Demand More Censorship

Politicians respond to tragedy by demanding more regulation of journalism.

Reason

Jason Arday's Downfall, Lindsay Clancy Case, and the Surveillance State

Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi take on press restrictions, the war on drugs, Flock cameras, data centers, dating, punk rock, and why war is still bad, actually.

Reason

Morning Mail: ‘Grave concerns’ over new airport, Villawood’s ‘culture of fear’, Arday accuser suspended

Air traffic controllers say they have fears about new airspace rules in Sydney; the rightwing academic behind plagiarism accusations is stood down

The Guardian - AU

Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended by his university

Researcher Nathan Cofnas previously claimed Black people would hold few high-profile positions in a meritocracy

The Guardian - UK

Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended from university

Nathan Cofnas has claimed he advocates for ‘race realism’

The Independent UK

Nathan Cofnas, who exposed Cambridge professor Jason Arday’s plagiarism, suspended by Ghent University

Nathan Cofnas, who publicly exposed plagiarism allegations involving late Cambridge professor Jason Arday, has been suspended by Ghent University, with Cofnas saying he expects to be fired.

The Times of India

Academic who sparked Jason Arday pile-on 'suspended' by university

The academic who sparked the pile-on which preceded the death of Jason Arday has claimed he has been suspended by his university

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With the unexpected move and potential royal reunion, it didn’t take long for Harry and Meghan’s reported homecoming to become meme material, and here are some of the funniest reactions.

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Jason Arday Death: Nathan Cofnas, who exposed Cambridge scholar's plagiarism, under-fire at his university

Nathan Cofnas, who exposed Jason Arday’s plagiarism, faces ‘appropriate action’ from Ghent University after Arday’s deathGhent University has announced it will take “appropriate action” against one of its postdoctoral researchers, Nathan Cofnas, following the death of Cambridge professor Jason Arday. Cofnas, a philosopher of biology employed at the Belgian university,…

The National (Scotland)

Academic who sparked Jason Arday pile on under investigation by university

The academic who sparked the pile on which preceded a black British professor’s suicide has said he is under investigation by his university

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Petition to Andy Burnham demanding Jason Arday inquiry hits huge milestone

More than 127,000 people have signed a letter to Andy Burnham and his Culture Secretary calling for an inquiry into the death of Cambridge…

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Reason

"The Cascade of Dysfunction That Helped Doom Jason Arday"

An excellent piece today by Jesse Singal in The Dispatch; the whole thing is worth reading, but here are some… The post "The Cascade of Dysfunction That Helped Doom Jason Arday" appeared first on Reason.com.

The Guardian - UK

A statement on Guardian journalism

As set out in our recent editorial, the tragic death of Professor Jason Arday is deeply distressing, and the circumstances surrounding it demand serious reflection across academia and the media.

Bangkok Post

UK media skewered for ‘hounding’ black academic to death

LONDON - The British press is once again in the spotlight for its methods, this time over accusations that its full-throttle coverage of plagiarism allegations against the Cambridge academic Jason Arday led to his untimely death.

Newslaundry

From Cambridge to Indian campuses, a similar playbook hounds the marginalised

Early this year, we were in Manchester to attend the British Sociological Association’s 75th annual conference. Sitting among hundreds of academics, we were deeply intrigued by the title of Professor Jason Arday, the former Cambridge scholar’s plenary talk – ‘Wanted dead or alive: The playbook’. Arday, with great enthusiasm but…

The Independent UK

Jason Arday's death sparks UK debate over academic rigor, racism after media 'frenzy'

Jason Arday, who was once celebrated as Cambridge University’s youngest Black professor, was found dead last week after weeks of news stories presenting evidence that he was a plagiarist and fabulist

International Business Times UK

Who Is Max Pemberton? NHS Psychiatrist Who Challenges Tenet That ADHD Is a Medical Condition

Channel 4's documentary 'The Great ADHD Myth?' questions ADHD's status as a neurodevelopmental disorder, sparking controversy and backlash from ADHD UK and medical professionals.

The Guardian - UK

A rightwing witch-hunt focused on Jason Arday – but so did legitimate journalism

Amid the grief and rage at a tragic loss, it’s right to differentiate between those who fought a culture war and others who just sought the truth, says Hugh Muir, executive editor, Opinion

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