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UK’s leader calls for reflection after the death of former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism

Headline from The Columbian

LONDON — Britain’s prime minister called for reflection on Saturday after a Black professor who faced a storm of plagiarism accusations died suddenly, days after resigning from a prestigious role at the University of Cambridge.

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  1. Digital Journal

    UK PM urges ‘reflection’ after Cambridge professor’s death (opens Digital Journal)

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    Arday, 41, was found dead Friday, just over a week after he quit as a Cambridge University professor and Jesus College fellow after both institutions announced probes into various allegations that sparked racism claims.

  2. The Columbian

    UK’s leader calls for reflection after the death of former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism (opens The Columbian)

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    LONDON — Britain’s prime minister called for reflection on Saturday after a Black professor who faced a storm of plagiarism accusations died suddenly, days after resigning from a prestigious role at the University of Cambridge.

  3. New York Post

    UK PM Andy Burnham urges ‘reflection’ after ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday’s sudden death: ‘A tragedy’ (opens New York Post)

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    Arday, who resigned from the University of Cambridge earlier this month, was found dead in a London home on Friday.

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