Jason Arday, Cambridge Professor Accused of Plagiarism, Reported Dead

NYT World Friday 14 August 2026, 19:53 UTC By Mara Hvistendahl 1 min read

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The British police said a man had been found dead at a home linked to Mr. Arday, who resigned after the university announced an investigation into allegations of plagiarism and fabrication.

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Former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday, who resigned from his post last week following allegations of plagiarism and questions over claims about his achievements, has been found dead in south London. Arday, 41, was found “unresponsive” at an address in Battersea on Friday afternoon, according to the Metropolitan Police. Officers were called by the London Ambulance Service and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

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