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Youngest Black professor at Cambridge who faced plagiarism claims is found dead

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Newest development Aug 19, 2026 · 4 reportsJason Arday's death sparks UK debate over academic rigor, racism after media 'frenzy'

LONDON (AP) — A British sociologist who resigned last week from the University of Cambridge following weeks of public accusations of plagiarism and media scrutiny was found dead Friday. Jason Arday, who was 37 when he became Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, resigned after he came under …

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    Youngest Black professor at Cambridge who faced plagiarism claims is found dead

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    Jason Arday's death sparks UK debate over academic rigor, racism after media 'frenzy'

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  1. Just the News

    Ex-Cambridge professor facing plagiarism allegations found dead (opens Just the News)

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    Arday was the youngest black person to hold a full professorship and the university and resigned earlier this month.

  2. New York Post

    Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism, found dead in UK week after investigation launched (opens New York Post)

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    The ex-Cambridge professor was coming under increasing scrutiny over plagiarism and other alleged lies.

  3. BBC News

    Ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row found dead (opens BBC News)

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

  4. The Guardian

    Jason Arday found dead after resigning from Cambridge over plagiarism claims (opens The Guardian)

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    Academic was pronounced dead at his home in south London after police called to address after 3pm on Friday Jason Arday, the black academic who resigned last week as a professor at the University of Cambridge, has been found dead at his home in south London.

  5. Deutsche Welle

    Jason Arday: Ex-Cambridge professor found dead — reports (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    UK media is reporting that Jason Arday, the youngest ever black professor at Cambridge, was found unresponsive at an address in London. Arday had recently resigned in the midst of a plagiarism row.

  6. Deutsche Welle

    Jason Arday: Ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism scandal found dead (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Jason Arday, the youngest ever Black professor at Cambridge, was found unresponsive at an address in London. Arday had recently resigned in the midst of a plagiarism row.

  7. KTVZ Bend

    Former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism found dead (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — Jason Arday, a former University of Cambridge professor, was found dead in London on Friday, just days after resigning over questions surrounding his career. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police told CNN that a 41-year old man was found unresponsive in Battersea…

  8. KVIA El Paso

    Former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism found dead, say reports (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    By Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — Jason Arday, a former University of Cambridge professor, was reportedly found dead in London on Friday, just days after resigning over questions surrounding his career.A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police told CNN that a 41-year old man was found unresponsive in…

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  10. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Youngest Black professor at Cambridge who faced plagiarism claims is found dead, reports say (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    A British sociologist who resigned from the University of Cambridge last week following plagiarism accusations was found dead Friday, according to British media

  11. Inside Higher Ed

    Former Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Found Dead (opens Inside Higher Ed)

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    Former Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Found Dead Susan H. Greenberg Fri, 08/14/2026 - 04:25 PM Police say the 41-year-old was found unresponsive at an address in south London and pronounced dead at the scene. Byline(s) Tom Williams for Times Higher Education

  12. NBC News

    Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism, found dead week after resigning (opens NBC News)

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    Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday was found dead at his London home on Friday, one week after he resigned from his position after accusations of plagiarism.

  13. Breitbart News

    'Youngest Black Professor' Jason Arday Found Dead Days After Resigning Amid Plagiarism Claims (opens Breitbart News)

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    Jason Arday, Cambridge's youngest ever black professor who sensationally resigned last week amid a storm of scrutiny, has been found dead.

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  15. Washington Examiner

    Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead at 41 (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Former Cambridge sociology professor Jason Arday was found dead in south London on Friday, days after resigning from the university after being accused of plagiarism. Arday, 41, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Metropolitan Police.

  16. ABC News

    Former Cambridge professor found dead amid plagiarism allegations (opens ABC News)

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    Former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday was found dead on Friday.

  17. WFMZ Allentown

    Ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism scandal found dead (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Black academic Jason Arday, who resigned from the University of Cambridge last week amid a high-profile plagiarism storm that featured racism claims, was found dead Friday, the prestigious British institution confirmed.

  18. France 24

    Jason Arday, Cambridge's youngest ever Black professor, found dead after 'harassment campaign' (opens France 24)

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    UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Saturday the death of Jason Arday was "a tragedy on so many levels". Cambridge's youngest ever Black professor, who resigned from the university last week following a high-profile plagiarism scandal that raised claims of racism, was found dead.

  19. East Idaho News

    Youngest Black professor at Cambridge who faced plagiarism claims is found dead (opens East Idaho News)

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    LONDON (AP) — A British sociologist who resigned last week from the University of Cambridge following weeks of public accusations of plagiarism and media scrutiny was found dead Friday. Jason Arday, who was 37 when he became Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, resigned after he came under …

  20. CBS News

    Ex-Cambridge professor dies week after resigning amid plagiarism allegations (opens CBS News)

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    Jason Arday, who was Cambridge's youngest Black professor, died in London on Friday, the school said.

  21. New York Post

    Family of dead ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday says he was victim of ‘misinformation’ campaign despite plagiarism allegations (opens New York Post)

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    The family of ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday, 41, blames a "campaign of harassment" for his death after he resigned amid plagiarism claims.

  22. The National Pulse

    Accused Plagiarist Jason Arday Found Dead in London Home. (opens The National Pulse)

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    Jason Arday, a former professor at the University of Cambridge who resigned following severe accusations of plagiarism and lying, has been found dead in his London home.

  23. ABC 30 Fresno

    Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead amid plagiarism allegations, university says (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    Former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday was found dead on Friday, according to the university, amid plagiarism allegations.

  24. Ricochet

    Jason Arday Reported Dead (opens Ricochet)

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    Jason Arday, the University of Cambridge sociology professor who resigned last week amid an academic plagiarism controversy, was found dead in London on Friday. In 2022, the then-37-year-old Arday received widespread attention after the announcement that he would serve as the youngest black full pro…

  25. Legal Insurrection

    Former University of Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Found Dead (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    "The relentless accusations, speculation and public commentary have taken a profound toll on me and on those I love." The post Former University of Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Found Dead first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion .

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