Andy Burnham calls death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday 'a tragedy on so many levels'
Police said the death is not believed to be suspicious, and his family said years of public scrutiny had taken a profound toll.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham described the death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday as "a tragedy on so many levels" and called for a "moment for reflection" rather than rushing to judgment.
- Arday, 41, was found unresponsive at a residence in Battersea, south London, on Friday afternoon, with police treating the death as unexpected but not suspicious.
- His death comes just over a week after he resigned from his role as professor of sociology of education at Cambridge following intense public scrutiny and allegations of plagiarism regarding his PhD dissertation.
- Arday's family stated he was subjected to a "campaign of sustained abuse" and misinformation that became overwhelming, while Arday previously noted the attacks had taken a "profound toll" and were "racially motivated".
- Prominent figures and colleagues expressed deep sorrow, with Cambridge Vice-Chancellor Deborah Prentice offering condolences and others highlighting the intense pressure and toll on Arday's mental health in his final days.
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Oskaloosa HeraldUK's leader calls for reflection after the death of former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism
LONDON (AP) — Britain's prime minister called for reflection on Saturday after a Black professor who faced a storm of plagiarism accusations died suddenly, days after resigning from a prestigious role at the University of Cambridge.
U.K.’s leader calls for reflection after death of former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism
Britain's prime minister called for reflection on Saturday after a Black professor who faced a storm of plagiarism accusations died suddenly, days after resigning from a prestigious role at the University of Cambridge.
UK’s Burnham urges reflection on death of academic Arday
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham called on Saturday for reflection following the death of a Black academic accused of plagiarism in a case that has prompted criticism of the University of Cambridge and the media. Jason Arday, a sociology professor who frequently appeared in British media, was found dead on Friday aged 41, days after […]
Jason Aday (41), a former professor of educational sociology who overcame autism and dyslexia to become the youngest Black professor appointed at the University of Cambridge, was found dead at his home after resigning amidst a plagiarism controversy. According to the British daily The Guardian, police confirmed on the 14th (local time) that Aday had died at his home in South London. Police determined that there were no signs of foul play. Born i…
Cambridge sociologist Jason Arday, accused of plagiarism, was found dead on Friday afternoon. ‘He faced an unacceptable public...
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