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Letter signed by more than 40 signatories say Cambridge has backed away from promised thorough review of events before Arday’s deathSenior Cambridge academics have criticised the university’s plans to investigate Prof Jason Arday’s death as inadequate,…
Read MoreJames Orr, an associate professor, was shown in Channel 4 News footage apparently trying to sidestep electoral lawCambridge University has said it is examining the conduct of James Orr, its associate professor and a top Reform UK aide, after he was fil…
Read MoreNazir Afzal to focus in review’s first stage on support given to professor in immediate period before his deathThe University of Cambridge has asked Nazir Afzal, a former chief crown prosecutor for north-west England, to lead the first part of its revi…
Read MoreAllegations Nathan Cofnas was unqualified for Ghent role and would cause ‘negative impact’ made to senior leaders months agoNathan Cofnas, the academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism, has been accused of having “very limited expertise” for his a…
Read MoreAcademic was found unresponsive by family members, inquest told, as coroner adjourns proceedings to later dateA coroner has formally opened an inquest into the death of Jason Arday, who resigned as a professor at the University of Cambridge amid allega…
Read MoreResearcher Nathan Cofnas previously claimed Black people would hold few high-profile positions in a meritocracyNathan Cofnas, the academic who made plagiarism allegations against Prof Jason Arday before his death, has been suspended by a university.Ard…
Read MoreRecycling system in Cambridgeshire that could save thousands of litres a day is deemed not in line with rulesThe largest water reuse system in the UK, which could save thousands of litres of water a day for people living in one of the driest regions of…
Read MoreMPs, friends and campaigners gathered to remember former Cambridge professor after his death on FridayTens of thousands of people gathered in Trafalgar Square in London to remember and pay tribute to Jason Arday, the former Cambridge professor who died…
Read MoreCalls grow for inquiry into media reporting of the case as Cambridge chancellor criticises ‘racist feeding frenzy’A Windrush campaigner who launched a fundraiser for Jason Arday’s family has said the outpouring of support shows “Britain still cares”.Ar…
Read MoreUniversity says it continued to provide support after resignation of academic, who was found dead this weekThe University of Cambridge has defended its mental health support for the academic Jason Arday.The university said it had continued to provide A…
Read MoreAndy Burnham calls for reflection after ‘a tragedy on so many levels’ in comments echoed by London mayor Sadiq KhanAndy Burnham has called the death of Jason Arday, who was found dead at his home in south London on Friday, a “tragedy on so many levels”…
Read MoreAcademic was pronounced dead at his home in south London after police called to address after 3pm on FridayJason Arday, the academic who resigned last week as a professor at the University of Cambridge, has been found dead at his home in south London….
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