Professor at centre of plagiarism row resigns from University of Cambridge

Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row, found dead - BBC

Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor at the centre of a plagiarism row, has been found dead.

He was found "unresponsive" at an address in Battersea, south London, on Friday afternoon.

Arday resigned as a Cambridge professor of sociology of education last week after allegations of plagiarism and questions about some of his achievements. He had denied the claims.

Arday's family said in a statement that they were "in shock to have lost this amazing father, partner, brother, uncle and son".

They added: "The campaign of misinformation was too much for Jason, who was a gentle man and who always wanted to see the best in everyone."

Emergency services said a man was found "unresponsive" at an address in Battersea, south London, on Friday afternoon.

Arday resigned as a Cambridge professor of sociology of education last week after allegations of plagiarism and questions about some of his achievements. He had denied the claims.

Arday's family said in a statement that they were "in shock to have lost this amazing father, partner, brother, uncle and son".

They added: "The campaign of misinformation was too much for Jason, who was a gentle man and who always wanted to see the best in everyone."

Earlier on Friday, police officers were called to an address in Battersea by the London Ambulance Service.

In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said: "At this time his death is being treated as unexpected, but is not believed to be suspicious."

Cambridge University vice-chancellor Prof Deborah Prentice said: "We are desperately saddened to hear this tragic news."

"Our heartfelt sympathies go to Jason Arday's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time," she said.

Education Secretary Lucy Powell said she was "deeply shocked and saddened" to hear about the death and she urged people to "remember there are real people with loved ones involved".

Arday, 41, had denied any plagiarism - but admitted errors in his work - and last week said the recent controversy about his work had led to "an unrelenting level of public scrutiny and personal attack".
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Jason Arday: Former Cambridge university professor found dead

His family said it was "in shock to have lost this amazing father, partner, brother, uncle and son" after the academic was found dead in London on Friday.
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The beauty of google news tab is that there are dozens and dozens of article links. Feel free to Google the names and see for yourself ..... I'm not going to post multiple screenshots 🙄

Point is, they got media coverage, same as the suicide muppet
 
Mephisto_Helix said:
The beauty of google news tab is that there are dozens and dozens of article links. Feel free to Google the names and see for yourself ..... I'm not going to post multiple screenshots 🙄

Point is, they got media coverage, same as the suicide muppet
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Yeah look, I couldn't really care less. I'm shocked that Arday got away with what he did. Everyone has heard of Arday though, not so much the other idiots.

I'm sure we'd have had a thread or two on this hallowed forum, were that the case.
 
ForceFate said:
I haven't been following this thread but when I came across this post, I thought I'd share it here.
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Ardays hiring received a disproportionate amount of media attention when he became a professor due to his, age, race and developmental "issues" not his research.
Everything was fine when he was receiving good press. People can't complain and cry whatabout, when the same media used to prop him up turned against him when he was found out to be a fraud.
It's sad that his family don't have him around any more but he is not a victim.
 
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