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Cambridge academics reject universityâs attempt to end row over Jason Arday
Published 7 August 2026 ¡ education
Group calls for âthorough and transparent investigationâ of hiring of professor who resigned after his claims came under scrutiny The University of Cambridge has announced
Group calls for âthorough and transparent investigationâ of hiring of professor who resigned after his claims came under scrutiny The University of Cambridge has announced a review into the way it vets and hires senior academic staff in an effort to fend off external and internal criticism of its appointment of Jason Arday as a professor. But a group of Cambridge academics quickly rejected the universityâs response, saying: âWe strongly believe that a thorough and transparent investigation into the wider circumstances of this damaging episode is essential.â Continue reading...
Published: August 7, 2026 ⢠10:19 PM IST ¡ Updated: August 7, 2026 ⢠11:09 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Group calls for âthorough and transparent investigationâ of hiring of professor who resigned after his claims came under scrutiny The University of Cambridge has announced a review into the way it vets and hires senior academic staff in an effort to fend off external and internal criticism of its appointment of Jason Arday as a professor.
But a group of Cambridge academics quickly rejected the universityâs response, saying: âWe strongly believe that a thorough and transparent investigation into the wider circumstances of this damaging episode is essential.â Continue reading...
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