Jason Arday accuser given three-month teaching ban but can continue research
Academic Nathan Cofnas has been barred from teaching at Ghent University for three months following a disciplinary investigation. While he remains suspended from classroom duties, he is permitted to continue his research under strict conditions.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing tensions regarding academic freedom, disciplinary procedures in higher education, and the influence of diplomatic intervention in university affairs.
Nathan Cofnas said in a post on X he was grateful to Ghent’s rector ‘for allowing me to stay’. Photograph: Adam Gerrard/Mirrorpix Nathan Cofnas said in a post on X he was grateful to Ghent’s rector ‘for allowing me to stay’. Photograph: Adam Gerrard/Mirrorpix Jason Arday Jason Arday accuser given three-month teaching ban but can continue research Nathan Cofnas allowed to resume Ghent University work, as US ambassador claims credit for lifting of suspension
Prefer the Guardian on Google Prof Jason Arday’s accuser Nathan Cofnas has been barred from teaching on Ghent University campus for three months but has been allowed to continue his research position.
Earlier this month Cofnas, an American academic, was suspended from his postdoctoral research position at the Belgian institution pending a “preliminary investigation” launched after Arday’s death.
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