Andy Burnham says death of former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday is ‘a tragedy on so many levels’

The academic was found unresponsive at an address in Battersea on Friday

Following the news of his death on Friday, which police are not treating as suspicious, his family and friends have denounced "a campaign of sustained abuse" since his 2023 appointment as a professor at Cambridge University.

Former Cambridge academic resigned from his post as the professor of sociology of education last week after allegations of plagiarism were made against him. On Friday, he was found dead after emergency services were called to an address in Battersea, south London.

Those who gathered were asked to remember how Arday made a "difference in our lives and in the lives of those around us".

Before he died, he pondered his own possible downfall. Instead of blaming racism, his defenders should admit the true cause of his collapse, writes Douglas Murray.

A VIGIL will be held for Jason Arday on Monday after the University of Cambridge’s youngest ever black professor was found dead following a “racist witch hunt.” Prof Arday was found dead on Friday after resigning from his post as professor of sociology of education amid allegations of plagiarism and the University of C

University says it continued to provide support after resignation of academic, who was found dead this week The University of Cambridge has defended its mental health support for the academic Jason Arday. The university said it had continued to provide Arday with extensive mental health support and security measures, i

Sir Simon Baron-Cohen said the university should ‘always be reflecting on how it’s operating and whether it can do better’.

Sir Simon Baron-Cohen said the university should ‘always be reflecting on how it’s operating and whether it can do better’.

Jason Arday’s family speaks out after British professor’s death  CNN

Arday resigned on August 5 after a former Cambridge researcher accused him of plagiarism in his PhD thesis. He denied the allegation but acknowledged making mistakes.

More than £40,000 raised for family of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday  lbc.co.uk

Jason Arday: Cambridge defends handling of plagiarism row  The Times

Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday died on Friday.LONDON: Jason Arday, the Black former Cambridge university professor, has been found dead at his home after facing relentless public scrutiny and accusations of being a “DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) hire”.National Education Union general secretary Daniel Ke

Andy Burnham calls for a period for reflection after Jason Arday, who faced a storm of plagiarism accusations, died suddenly days after resigning from his role.

The prime minister called it a "tragedy on so many levels" and called for a moment of reflection after Jason Arday was found dead days after resigning from his role at the University of Cambridge.

Jason Arday was found dead on Friday, just days after resigning amid intense scrutiny over his academic work.

Bosses at the University of Glasgow say they are "shocked" and "saddened" to hear of the death of former professor Jason Arday

Arday was 37 when he became Cambridge's youngest Black professor in 2023. He was found unresponsive Friday at a home in southwest London.

Arday, who resigned from the University of Cambridge earlier this month, was found dead in a London home on Friday.

British leftists have attempted to blame racism and media scrutiny for the untimely death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday, who sensationally resigned last week amid plagiarism allegations and accusations of fabricating his backstory.

Former Cambridge academic Jason Arday was found dead weeks after he resigned amid plagiarism allegations. Arday was Cambridge's youngest Black professor. Police say his death does not appear to be suspicious but the case is being investigated.

UK's Burnham urges reflection on death of academic Arday  Reuters

Arday resigned as a professor of sociology of education at Cambridge earlier this month following plagiarism accusations

The death of Professor Jason Arday has sent shockwaves through academia and beyond

Andy Burnham has described the death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday as "a tragedy on so many levels", as he called for a "moment for reflection".

Prof Arday, who resigned after a plagiarism row, was pronounced dead after emergency services were called an address in Battersea, south London, on Friday.

Arday was found dead on Aug 14, just over a week after he quit his positions as university professor and Jesus College fellow.

Jason Arday, who frequently appeared in UK media, resigned as a professor of sociology of education at Cambridge earlier this month following the accusations.

Family of Cambridge’s youngest-ever Black professor say ‘campaign of misinformation’ was ‘too much’

The death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday is a "tragedy" and should be a "moment for reflection", British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said.

Police say Arday was found 'unresponsive' at a south London property on Friday

THE death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday is a “tragedy” and should be a “moment for reflection”, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said.

Burnham calls Jason Arday's death a 'tragedy on so many levels' | ITV News  ITVX

National Education Union (NEU) general secretary Daniel Kebede said Arday had been subjected to “a public and brutal takedown that unleashed a tirade of racism”.

Andy Burnham calls for 'moment of reflection' as he issues statement on Jason Arday's death  GB News

Jason Arday was found dead at his homePress Association and Benjamin Blosse11:40, 15 Aug 2026Updated 11:41, 15 Aug 2026Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday was “a tragedy”.‌Prof Arday, who resigned after a plagiarism row, was pronounced dead after emergency services were

The Metropolitan Police said the 41-year-old former Cambridge University professor's death is being treated as unexpected, but is not believed to be suspicious.

Arday's family criticised what they called a "campaign of harassment" that followed allegations about his academic work and personal life.

University of Cambridge A University of Cambridge professor who resigned last week amid plagiarism accusations has reportedly been found dead. Jason Arday, who taught sociology of education, was pronounced dead at a Battersea, South London, address on Friday afternoon, according to The Telegraph. A Metropolitan Police

Jason Arday, once hailed the youngest Black professor at the University of Cambridge, was found dead Friday shortly after his resignation.

Cambridge's youngest Black professor resigned after the university launched an inquiry into his academic record.

A British sociologist who resigned last week from the University of Cambridge following weeks of public accusations of plagiarism and media scrutiny was found dead Friday.

Andy Burnham has called the death of a former University of Cambridge professor, who was the subject of plagiarism allegations, a "tragedy on so many levels".

Mr. Arday resigned last week after the university announced an investigation into allegations of plagiarism and fabrication.

The former University of Cambridge professor had recently resigned over allegations of plagiarism

The 41-year-old had resigned from Cambridge University earlier this month following accusations, which had rocked the world of academia.

The 41-year-old had resigned from Cambridge University earlier this month following accusations, which had rocked the world of academia.

‘At this time his death is being treated as unexpected, but is not believed to be suspicious,’ police say

Jason Arday, the youngest ever Black professor at Cambridge, was found unresponsive at an address in London. Arday had recently resigned in the midst of a plagiarism row.

Former Cambridge sociology professor Jason Arday was found dead in south London on Friday, days after resigning from the university after being accused of plagiarism. Arday, 41, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Metropolitan Police. Authorities said his death was unexpected but is not believed to be su

British academic Jason Arday, who resigned from the University of Cambridge last week amid a high-profile plagiarism storm that featured racism claims, was found dead on Friday, UK media outlets reported. Arday, 41, died after being found unresponsive at an address in south London on Friday afternoon, Sky News and othe

Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday was found dead at his London home on Friday, one week after he resigned from his position after accusations of plagiarism.

Black British academic Jason Arday, who resigned from the University of Cambridge earlier this month amid a high-profile plagiarism storm that featured racism claims, was found dead Friday, UK media outlets reported.

The Metropolitan Police said officers attended a property in Battersea, where the academic lived, on Friday afternoon, and a 41-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene

The high-flying academic at the centre of a Cambridge University plagiarism row has been found dead.

Jason Arday has been found dead (Picture: University of Cambridge Faculty/SWNS) Former Cambridge University academic Jason Arday has been found dead at his home in London. Metropolitan Police said they were called out by the London Ambulance Service at 3.12pm today. Arday was found ‘unresponsive’ at the property on Dal

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Family members are blaming “misinformation” and a “campaign of harassment” for the death ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday. “Jason was subjected to a campaign of sustained abuse for more than three years since he accepted the role of professor at Cambridge University by those who would leave no stone unturned in their

FORMER Cambridge University professor Jason Arday has been found dead at an address in south London just days after accusations of plagiarism. Mr Arday, 41, was discovered “unresponsive” at a property in Battersea on Friday afternoon. Shortly after, he was pronounced dead at the scene, as reported first by The Telegrap

Jason Arday, who resigned from Cambridge last week amid accusations of academic plagiarism and serial fabulism, still became a published Simon & Schuster author this week after the publishing giant released his memoir. The book was meant to inspire readers—and stir profit—through Arday's remarkable life story. But desp