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Ibram X. Kendi Is Wrong About Jason Arday

Are the media responsible for the demise of a famous black professor at the University of Cambridge?

Reason

Jason Arday’s tragic death reveals the intense skepticism Black scholars face

Jason Arday’s death at 41 came only days after his resignation from the University of Cambridge. He had been facing intense scrutiny of his academic record and allegations of plagiarism.

The Conversation

Support for Jason Arday’s family shows ‘Britain still cares’, says Windrush campaigner

Calls grow for inquiry into media reporting of the case as Cambridge chancellor criticises ‘racist feeding frenzy’

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Fundraiser for Jason Arday's family launched by Windrush campaigner reaches £130,000

A FUNDRAISER launched by a prominent Windrush campaigner for Professor Jason Arday’s family has surpassed £130,000 ...

The National (Scotland)

Windrush campaigner: £130,000 Jason Arday fundraiser shows ‘Britain still cares’

Sir Patrick Vernon launched the fundraising campaign on Saturday.

Evening Standard

Vigil to be held for Jason Arday as fundraiser for his family reaches £130,000

A vigil for the professor will be held in central London on Monday

The Independent UK

Jason Arday: The tragedy of legitimate questions taken too far

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The death of the former professor at Cambridge University is a reminder of the dangers of a media firestorm – but also raises important questions for the university itself

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James Cleverly Claims Institutions Used Jason Arday as a 'Black Wunderkind' Prior to Tragic Death

Cambridge professor Jason Arday, once hailed as a trailblazing black academic, has died in London after months of punishing scrutiny over plagiarism allegations.

International Business Times UK

Ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism scandal found dead

LONDON - Black academic Jason Arday, who resigned from the University of Cambridge last week amid a high-profile plagiarism storm that featured racism claims, was found dead Friday, the prestigious British institution confirmed.

Bangkok Post

Jason Arday’s family: ‘Campaign of misinformation was too much for him’

Prof Arday, who resigned following a plagiarism row, was pronounced dead after emergency services were called to Daley Thompson Way in Battersea.

Evening Standard

Jason Arday, professor at centre of Cambridge plagiarism row, found dead

Academic was pronounced dead at his home in south London after police called to address after 3pm on Friday

The Guardian - UK

Key A-Level result trends revealed as London scores record grades

On Thursday 32.7% of pupils collecting their grades in London were allocated A*- A classifications – a 0.6% increase compared to 2025

Evening Standard

University of Cambridge whistleblower who reported alleged bullying wins employment tribunal

Prof Wyn Evans, who raised concerns over treatment of female staff at Institute of Astronomy, was subject to ‘baseless’ investigation, judge rules

The Guardian - UK

The Jason Arday controversy: Explaining the University of Cambridge scandal rocking British academia

A high-profile plagiarism row has led to one of the biggest academic scandals in the UK's history. It centers on Professor Jason Arday, the new poster boy in an ongoing culture war centered around "wokeness" and DEI. His controversial memoir is set to published later this month.

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The Times of India

Jason Arday denies plagiarism and lying about his achievements; Cambridge is now reviewing the process that led to his appointment

The University of Cambridge is reviewing the way it appoints senior academics after the resignation of Professor Jason Arday, whose career and academic record have come under intense scrutiny.

Evening Standard

Glasgow University to review its past appointment of Jason Arday

Jason Arday’s resignation from Cambridge followed a series of media reports alleging he plagiarised his PhD thesis.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Jason Arday: diversity advocates must stand firm

Editorial: Serious failings by one academic, and his bosses at the University of Cambridge, should not be allowed to undermine wider progressive goals

The Independent UK

Jason Arday claimed publisher offered ‘1.4 million’ for ‘unforgettable’ memoir

As it stands, Simon & Schuster will go ahead with the August publication of the Cambridge academic's book, despite Arday facing separate accusations of plagiarism

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Bangkok Post

Cambridge to review hiring process amid plagiarism row

LONDON - The University of Cambridge said Friday that it would be reviewing its hiring process for senior roles as it probes claims of plagiarism by a professor who resigned this week.

The Independent UK

Professor Jason Arday case will ‘provide racists who condemn DEI initiatives with a weapon’, academic warns

The professor resigned from his high-profile role at the University of Cambridge on Wednesday

Evening Standard

Why did Jason Arday resign? All the claims against Londoner as Cambridge's youngest black professor quits

Jason Arday resigned on Wednesday following a series of allegations regarding his achievements and allegations of plagiarism in his PhD thesis

The Independent UK

Jason Arday: The ‘superstar’ Cambridge professor dramatically undone by plagiarism row

The professor, who rapidly rose through the academic ranks after a difficult start to life, resigned from his post at the University of Cambridge on Wednesday

The Times of India

Who is Jason Arday? Cambridge professor resigns amid plagiarism allegations

Jason Arday, a sociology professor who became one of the University of Cambridge’s most high-profile academics, has resigned after facing allegations of plagiarism, and the university has announced fresh investigations into his academic qualifications, career history, and ongoing complaints of academic misconduct.

The Independent UK

Zack Polanski says Cambridge professor who resigned over plagiarism row faced ‘trial by media’

Green Party leader argued that people of colour can ‘sometimes be held by higher standards’ in society

International Business Times UK

The Lies and Fall of Jason Arday: Why the 'Decorated' Cambridge Professor Resigned

Jason Arday, the youngest Black professor at Cambridge, resigns amid plagiarism allegations, citing the toll of relentless accusations on his mental health and personal life.

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