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academia-and-politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Cambridge Faculty Admits Hiring Flaws in Nathan Cofnas Case as Ghent University Suspends Researcher

Middle East Eye obtained minutes from a 2024 Cambridge meeting revealing that senior academics privately acknowledged that a basic background check would have revealed Nathan Cofnas's controversial views before his hiring. Cofnas, currently suspended by Ghent University in Belgium, accused sociologist Jason Arday of plagiarism, sparking a media frenzy that preceded Arday's death. While US officials and some scholars defend Cofnas's academic freedom, Ghent faculty and critics argue his appointment was an ideological choice lacking expertise, and his broader writings promote racial pseudoscience.

via Middle East Eye|

#academia-and-politics #academic-freedom #cambridge-university

higher-education1 month ago•5 min saved

Scholars Clash Over Cofnas Suspension as Arday Inquest Begins

The death of Cambridge professor Jason Arday has triggered a split in the academic world over the suspension of Nathan Cofnas, who accused Arday of plagiarism. While some scholars view Cofnas’s suspension as a violation of academic freedom, others argue his broader work promotes racist pseudoscience. An inquest into Arday’s death has begun, and his memoir is set for publication.

via The Chronicle of Higher Education|

#academic-freedom #ghent-university #higher-education

academia2 months ago

Ghent University suspends researcher who accused late Cambridge professor of plagiarism

Nathan Cofnas, a postdoctoral researcher at Ghent University, has been suspended pending a disciplinary investigation after accusing the late Cambridge professor Jason Arday of plagiarism. Cofnas, who describes himself as a 'race realist,' claimed Arday’s work contained copied passages. Arday, who died in August 2026, denied the allegations. Ghent University stated the suspension was a precautionary measure to protect others' rights, while Cofnas fears termination.

via BBC|

#academia #academic-ethics #ghent-university

education2 months ago•1 min saved

Ghent University suspends plagiarism accuser Nathan Cofnas following Jason Arday's death

Nathan Cofnas, the academic who alleged Jason Arday plagiarized his PhD, has been suspended by Ghent University. Cofnas faces a disciplinary investigation after posting claims that he was being investigated for discrimination against Arday. Ghent University stated it opposes racism but must restrict academic freedom to protect others' rights. This follows Arday's death in August and his resignation from Cambridge amid unresolved plagiarism allegations.

via The Guardian|

#academic-freedom #cambridge-university #education

food-and-drink2 years ago•2 min saved

"Uncovering the Spicy and Nutty Flavors of Ancient Roman Wine"

Researchers from Ghent University analyzed Roman dolia, large clay jars used for winemaking, and found that Roman wine had a slightly spicy flavor with aromas of toasted bread and walnuts, likely due to factors such as vessel shape, material, and storage. The clay's porosity allowed controlled oxidation during fermentation, and its mineral-rich composition gave the wine a drying sensation in the mouth, which may have been desirable to Roman palates. The study suggests that the Romans were skilled in producing diverse wines with specific organoleptic characteristics.

via Daily Mail|

#food-and-drink #ghent-university #roman-dolia

education3 years ago•3 min saved

"Belgian University Offers Taylor Swift-inspired Literature Course: Analyzing Lyrics and Hazy Literature"

Ghent University in Belgium is launching a literature course called "Literature: Taylor's Version" that analyzes the literary merit of Taylor Swift's discography. The course, curated by assistant professor Elly McCausland, will explore Swift's work in relation to canonical literary texts and topics such as literary feminism and ecocriticism. The course is open to all, regardless of their familiarity with Swift's music, and will include assignments such as reflection reports and essays. While this is believed to be the first course of its kind in Europe, several colleges in the United States already offer classes on Swift's lyrics.

via CNN|

#education #ghent-university #literary-analysis