Inquest Opens Into Death of Former Cambridge Professor Jason Arday

A formal investigation has begun into the death of Jason Arday, a former Cambridge University lecturer found unresponsive by his family members. The inquiry will examine the circumstances surrounding his passing amid prior academic misconduct allegations.

26 Aug, 12:07 — 26 Aug, 14:15

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The inquest into the death of Jason Arday, a prominent academic and one of the youngest Black professors at Cambridge, has garnered significant media attention. His death followed intense scrutiny regarding his academic credentials, adding a layer of controversy to the proceedings.

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Inquest begins into death of Jason Arday

Dr Julian Morris Morris said he had "reason to suspect that Professor Arday died an unnatural death".

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The GuardianMostly Factual5d ago

Inquest opens into death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday

Academic was found unresponsive by family members, inquest told, as coroner adjourns proceedings to later date A coroner has formally opened an inquest into the death of Jason Arday, who resigned as a professor at the University of Cambridge amid allegations of plagiarism. Arday, 41, died at his home in Battersea, south London on 14 August, nine days after his resignation. Family members watched the 10-minute hearing at London inner south coroner’s court via a video link. Continue reading...

By Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondent

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