Cambridge chancellor condemns racist backlash in Arday case

TL;DR
Cambridge’s chancellor Lord Chris Smith criticised a “racist feeding frenzy” around Jason Arday amid plagiarism allegations and his death, saying academic integrity must be upheld without harassing individuals; the controversy has spurred petitions, calls for inquiries, and ongoing investigations into Arday’s appointment and death.
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- Cambridge chancellor criticises 'racist feeding frenzy' around Jason Arday BBC
- The debate over Jason Arday’s life continues – just as viciously – despite his death at 41 CNN
- Professor’s Death Leaves Behind Hard Questions for Cambridge on Race and Hiring nytimes.com
- The Truths That Failed Jason Arday The Atlantic
- Jason Arday, Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism, is found dead NPR
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