Academia under scrutiny as Jason Arday’s death prompts calls for reflection
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Former Cambridge sociology professor Jason Arday, 41, who resigned amid plagiarism allegations, was found dead in Battersea, south London. His death drew tributes and renewed calls to address racism and harassment in academia, as universities, politicians and unions condemned the personal toll of media scrutiny while ongoing investigations into his appointment continued.
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