Former Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Found Dead in London
Jason Arday was found dead on Friday. He was 41 years old.
Arday was a former professor at the University of Cambridge. Police were called to his home in south London.
The call came after 3pm from the London Ambulance Service. He was pronounced dead at the home.
Police said his death was unexpected but not suspicious. Arday had resigned from Cambridge last week.
This happened amid a dispute about plagiarism. He denied the plagiarism claims.
The New York Times reported that Cambridge did not act on warnings about his life story and work. Coverage also questioned claims about his athletic background.
It also questioned his fundraising claims. Cambridge is now reviewing its hiring process.
Klear Note — Plagiarism means using someone else’s work without giving proper credit. Cambridge reviews hiring checks after warnings about Arday received no action.
Key Terms 2
- Metropolitan police The police force covering London, England.
- plagiarism Copying someone else's work and claiming it as your own.