Youngest Black professor at Cambridge resigns as university investigates allegations of plagiarism
The youngest Black professor at Cambridge has resigned amid allegations of plagiarism and questions about his academic qualifications.
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The story so far
Jason Arday, the youngest Black professor at Cambridge, has resigned. The university is investigating allegations of plagiarism. The Atlantic and Inside Higher Ed have both described Arday as a star sociology professor.
The Guardian and ABC News have both noted that the university is also looking into questions about his academic qualifications. The Guardian also reported that Arday claimed he was paid 1.4 million by a publisher for his memoir. The BBC and The Guardian both noted that academics are calling for an independent inquiry into Arday's appointment.
The BBC noted that academics are demanding accountability. The Guardian noted that academics are calling for an independent inquiry.
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Sources (7)
- Academics call for independent inquiry into Jason Arday's Cambridge appointment BBC · 22h ago
- Icarus in the Faculty Lounge The Atlantic · 1d ago
- Cambridge dons demand accountability over Jason Arday appointment The Guardian · 1d ago
- Star Sociology Professor Resigns After Cambridge Opens Investigation Inside Higher Ed · 1d ago
- Cambridge professor resigns amid plagiarism allegations, questions about 'academic qualifications' ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 1d ago
- Jason Arday claimed he was paid ‘1.4 million’ by publisher for memoir The Guardian · 1d ago
- Youngest Black professor at Cambridge resigns as university investigates allegations of plagiarism apnews.com · 1d ago
The obvious questions
Who is Jason Arday?
Jason Arday is the youngest Black professor at Cambridge.
Why did Jason Arday resign?
Jason Arday resigned amid allegations of plagiarism and questions about his academic qualifications.
What is Cambridge investigating?
Cambridge is investigating allegations of plagiarism and questions about Arday's academic qualifications.
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