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Professor Jason Arday Cancels Book Tour Events Amid Plagiarism Scandal

The former Cambridge professor’s memoir events were called off as the university investigates plagiarism allegations and other disputed claims about his academic record.

  • Following his resignation from Cambridge University, Academic Jason Arday cancelled upcoming book tour events, including a planned 'fireside chat' at the Royal Geographical Society.
  • Media reports alleged Arday plagiarized his PhD thesis at Liverpool John Moores University, prompting Cambridge to launch a formal investigation into his academic appointment.
  • Questions regarding claims in his memoir, 'Great And Unfortunate Things,' surfaced, including assertions that Arday raised more than £5 million for charity and ran 600 miles in six days.
  • Publishers Simon & Schuster confirmed the memoir will proceed as planned on August 27, while Cambridge continues reviewing its senior appointment processes and research misconduct policies.
  • In his resignation letter, Arday stated that criticism in academia had 'gone far beyond scholarly disagreement,' adding he needed 'time to heal.
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GB News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
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