Cambridge Professor Defends His Work Amid Plagiarism Row
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Cambridge University professor Jason Arday defends his academic record amid plagiarism allegations sparked by US researcher Nathan Cofnas; he admits some errors but denies being a liar, and says autism and limited supervision contributed to early missteps, while arguing the case is driven by race and DEI politics. The controversy has drawn mixed reactions, with supporters calling it a smear and critics urging accountability; investigations were previously carried out by Liverpool John Moores University and the journals involved.
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