Death of Jason Arday a ‘tragedy on so many levels’, says Andy Burnham
Burnham says death of former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday is ‘a tragedy on so many levels’
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Burnham says death of former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday is ‘a tragedy on so many levels’. The academic was pronounced dead after being found “unresponsive” at an address in Battersea , south London, on Friday. Prof Arday, a professor of sociology of education who became Cambridge’s youngest black professor in 2023, quit following a series of media reports alleging he plagiarised his PhD thesis – completed at Liverpool John Moores University – and other research.
Furthermore, Further questions were asked in the press about the truth of other claims he made, including saying he ran 600 miles in six days and that he had raised £5.5 million for charity. Police said officers were called by the London Ambulance Service at 3.12pm. University of Cambridge professor, and director of the Autism Research Centre, Sir Simon Baron-Cohen told the BBC he spoke to Prof Arday on Friday morning.
In addition, Our job is to produce food to feed the nation, and all we need is the support." He continued: "I've got to thank the general public because they've been supportive, since day dot they've got behind us. Sir Simon said Prof Arday was a “kind and gentle” man who had been “bombarded by every media outlet” and used as a “lightning rod” to examine diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies. His next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by officers. (St Mary's University Twickenham) “At this time his death is being treated as unexpected, but is not believed to be suspicious.
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Burnham says death of former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday is ‘a tragedy on so many levels’.
reliability moderate3/3 sourcesThe academic was pronounced dead after being found “unresponsive” at an address in Battersea , south London, on Friday.
reliability moderate3/3 sourcesProf Arday, a professor of sociology of education who became Cambridge’s youngest black professor in 2023, quit following a series of media reports alleging he plagiarised his PhD thesis – completed at Liverpool John Moores University – and other research.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesFurther questions were asked in the press about the truth of other claims he made, including saying he ran 600 miles in six days and that he had raised £5.5 million for charity.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesPolice said officers were called by the London Ambulance Service at 3.12pm.
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University of Cambridge professor, and director of the Autism Research Centre, Sir Simon Baron-Cohen told the BBC he spoke to Prof Arday on Friday morning.
according to Evening StandardOur job is to produce food to feed the nation, and all we need is the support." He continued: "I've got to thank the general public because they've been supportive, since day dot they've got behind us.
according to GB NewsSir Simon said Prof Arday was a “kind and gentle” man who had been “bombarded by every media outlet” and used as a “lightning rod” to examine diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies.
according to Evening StandardHis next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by officers. (St Mary's University Twickenham) “At this time his death is being treated as unexpected, but is not believed to be suspicious.
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Police said officers were called by the London Ambulance Service at 3.12pm.
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