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Ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead amid plagiarism scandal

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Jason Arday, a former professor at the University of Cambridge, has died. Arday had recently resigned from his position following an investigation into allegations of plagiarism. The university confirmed his death, expressing deep sadness and offering condolences to his family. The plagiarism scandal gained significant attention, with some commentators linking it to diversity and inclusion policies. AI

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Ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead amid plagiarism scandal

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

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

    British 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 on Friday, UK media outlets reported. Arday, 41, died after being found unresponsive at an address in south Londo…

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