Cambridge professor RESIGNS after investigation launched into accusations of plagiarism

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Jason Arday was hired by the University of Cambridge in 2023 as the youngest Black professor in its history.

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Doubt has since been cast on his academic qualifications and claims about his life.

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A man who was at the centre of a high-profile plagiarism row has resigned as Professor of Sociology at the University of Cambridge.Jason Arday confirmed on the Good Law Project website he would be stepping down from his position.It comes after a series of media reports, including a story in the Daily Telegraph, alleging he plagiarised his PhD thesis and other research.In an interview with the Times, he denied the claims and said: "I am accountable for the mistakes I've made.

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I hold myself accountable and other people should hold me accountable." TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say In a statement, he said: "Sadly, the years since my appointment have also been marked by an unrelenting level of public scrutiny and personal attack.

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While criticism is an inevitable part of academic life, what I have experienced has gone far beyond scholarly disagreement.

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The relentless accusations, speculation and public commentary have taken a profound toll on me and on those I love."More to follow...

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