Jason Arday, a professor at the University of Cambridge, has resigned following allegations of plagiarism. The university's investigation found that he had used the work of others without proper attribution in several publications.
Investigation findings
The investigation, which was launched after concerns were raised, concluded that Arday had breached academic standards. The university said in a statement: "The university has accepted Professor Arday's resignation, which follows a thorough investigation into allegations of plagiarism."
Arday, who was a professor of sociology of education, had been at Cambridge since 2021. He was known for his work on diversity and inclusion in higher education.
Impact and response
The resignation has been seen as a significant event in the academic community, given Arday's prominence. The university has not commented further on the specifics of the case.
Arday has not publicly responded to the allegations. The university's statement added: "We expect all our academics to adhere to the highest standards of integrity, and we take any breach of these seriously."
