News · 16 August 2026
Cambridge professor urges university to continue Arday appointment investigation
A friend and former colleague of Professor Jason Arday has urged Cambridge University to continue its investigation into his appointment and time teaching. Sir Simon Baron-Cohen told Times Radio that the university should always reflect on how it operates and learn from investigations. Professor Arday, who resigned last week after plagiarism allegations, was found dead on Friday.
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