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Cambridge announces investigation into professor accused of plagiarism
Published 5 August 2026 ¡ education
University says it has ânew informationâ about academic career of Jason Arday, the youngest black professor in its history Jason Arday, the Cambridge professor accused
University says it has ânew informationâ about academic career of Jason Arday, the youngest black professor in its history Jason Arday, the Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism and embellishment, is to face investigation by the university after what it called ânew informationâ regarding his qualifications and career.
Cambridge initially defended Arday â the youngest black professor appointed in the universityâs history, with a compelling life story of educational disadvantage â as âthe victim of a vile campaignâ.
But as questions mounted over Ardayâs own claims, the universityâs leaders felt that Cambridgeâs reputation was in danger. Continue reading...
Published: August 5, 2026 ⢠11:46 PM IST ¡ Updated: August 6, 2026 ⢠12:09 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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University says it has ânew informationâ about academic career of Jason Arday, the youngest black professor in its history Jason Arday, the Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism and embellishment, is to face investigation by the university after what it called ânew informationâ regarding his qualifications and career.
Cambridge initially defended Arday â the youngest black professor appointed in the universityâs history, with a compelling life story of educational disadvantage â as âthe victim of a vile campaignâ.
But as questions mounted over Ardayâs own claims, the universityâs leaders felt that Cambridgeâs reputation was in danger.
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