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Jason Arday, professor at centre of Cambridge plagiarism row, found dead - The Guardian

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Jason Arday, the school's youngest Black professor, was found dead on Friday.

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His family said they were "in shock" to have lost him, adding a "campaign of misinformation" had been too much.

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His family said it was "in shock to have lost this amazing father, partner, brother, uncle and son" after the academic was found dead in London on Friday.

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Jason Arday, professor at centre of Cambridge plagiarism row, found dead The GuardianJason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row, found dead

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Ex-Cambridge professor who faced plagiarism claims, weeks of public scrutiny, found dead

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Jason Arday's body was found in south London just a week after he resigned from the University of Cambridge.

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**Summary:** A respected academic, Professor Jason Arday, passed away unexpectedly in London following allegations of plagiarism at the University of Cambridge. His family expressed shock and disbelief over what they described as a "campaign of misinformation." **Why It Matters:** This incident highlights the challenges faced by academics dealing with accusations of misconduct and underscores

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