The British academic community was shocked by the death of Jason Arday, a former professor at the University of Cambridge who had been at the center of controversy over plagiarism allegations. According to CNN, Arday was found unconscious by paramedics in London and was later pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said that, for now, the death is considered unexpected but not suspicious. The academic’s body was sent to the coroner to determine the exact circumstances surrounding his death.
Arday had gained recognition in British academia and was described as the youngest Black professor in Cambridge’s history. However, his career came under scrutiny after British media examined his credentials and academic work.
At the beginning of August, Arday resigned from his position while facing plagiarism allegations. Cambridge later confirmed that it was investigating his work, along with the universities of Durham and Glasgow.
Do police consider Jason Arday’s death suspicious?
For now, no. Authorities have stated that the death is not being treated as suspicious.
