Former Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Found Dead at 41
Jason Arday, the former Cambridge University professor who recently resigned amid plagiarism allegations, has died. He was found unresponsive at his south London home on Friday and his death is being treated as unexpected but not suspicious.
Key takeaways
- Former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday has died at the age of 41.
- He was found unresponsive at an address in south London on Friday afternoon.
- Arday's death is not believed to be suspicious, but is being investigated.
- His passing follows a period of intense public scrutiny after plagiarism allegations regarding his PhD thesis.
What Happened
Jason Arday, a former professor at the University of Cambridge, was found dead at a property in Battersea, south London, on Friday afternoon. He was 41 years old. Police were called by the London Ambulance Service and pronounced Arday dead at the scene. His death is being treated as unexpected but not suspicious, and the Metropolitan Police are investigating, with a file to be prepared for the coroner.
Background
Arday, who became Cambridge's youngest black professor in 2023, resigned from his position on August 5. His resignation followed accusations of plagiarizing parts of his doctoral thesis. Arday denied the claims of being a "liar and fantasist" but admitted to errors and stated his decision to resign was due to the intense public scrutiny. Cambridge University had launched an investigation into his appointment and tenure shortly before his resignation.
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