Jason Arday denies plagiarism claims; Cambridge reviews his appointment process

The University of Cambridge is reviewing the way it appoints senior academics after the resignation of Professor Jason Arday, whose career and academic record have come under intense scrutiny.Arday, who made history as Cambridge’s youngest Black professor when he was appointed in 2023, resigned from his position with immediate effect after the university announced an investigation into “new information” relating to his academic qualifications and appointments. He has denied deliberately plagiarising work or lying about his achievements, while acknowledging that there were errors in some of his academic work, according to the BBC.Cambridge has said that Arday’s resignation will not end its investigation. The university plans to examine the circumstances surrounding his appointment and tenure, with the findings expected to inform a broader review of how senior academic staff are selected.