Jason Arday, Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism, lying about career, resigns — as elite school launches investigation

Diversity posterboy Jason Arday insisted the sudden move should not "be mistaken for an acceptance of the narratives that have surrounded me," as he blasted the bombshell claims.

Jason Arday was hired by the University of Cambridge in 2023 as the youngest Black professor in its history. Doubt has since been cast on his academic qualifications and claims about his life.

The University of Cambridge professor at the centre of a plagiarism row has resigned "with immediate effect".

‘The relentless accusations, speculation and public commentary have taken a profound toll on me and on those I love’, Professor Arday said

Sociology professor to stand down after university announces investigation into his qualifications and career • Playbooks, plagiarism and a pig’s head: new claims surrounding a star Cambridge professor Jason Arday, the Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism and embellishment, has resigned after the university announ

Celebrity Cambridge professor Jason Arday, who resigned suddenly on Wednesday after the university announced it had opened an investigation into his academic credentials, has a history of claiming he was the victim of violent, criminal threats that are not supported by law enforcement or any other available records, th

It comes after a series of media reports, including a story in the Daily Telegraph, alleging he plagiarised his PhD thesis and other research.

In a statement, the university said it had 'begun an investigation following new information about Professor Arday's academic qualifications and honorary appointments'.

Jason Arday: Cambridge investigates academic accused of plagiarism  The Times