Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday dies aged 41
Jason Arday, who recently resigned from the University of Cambridge amid plagiarism allegations he denied, was found dead in south London.
London, United Kingdom. Former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday has died aged 41 after being found unresponsive at a property in Battersea, south London. Police said his death is being treated as unexpected but is not believed to be suspicious.
Police investigation
The Metropolitan Police said ambulance staff found Arday unresponsive at the property.
“Sadly, a 41-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by officers,” the force said.
The case is being investigated by officers from the Met’s Central South Command Unit.
Cambridge appointment inquiry
Arday resigned earlier this month as professor of sociology of education at the University of Cambridge following plagiarism accusations that caused controversy in academia. He was the university’s youngest ever Black professor.
The university announced an investigation earlier this week into the circumstances of his appointment to the Faculty of Education in 2022 and his time there.
Arday, who frequently appeared in the media, faced accusations this year that parts of his 2015 PhD thesis had been plagiarised. He denied the allegations.
The claims later expanded to include apparent inconsistencies in his other academic work and questions about statements concerning his career, personal life and medical conditions.
Tributes
Cambridge Vice-Chancellor Deborah Prentice said the university was “desperately saddened” by the news.
“Our heartfelt sympathies go to Jason Arday’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time,” she said.
Britain’s education secretary, Lucy Powell, said she was saddened to hear of Arday’s death.
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