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world7 days ago•8 min saved

Cambridge insiders say a Google search could have flagged Cofnas’s hire

Exclusive reporting shows Cambridge privately warned Cofnas shouldn’t have been hired and that a Google search would have revealed troubling race‑related views; Cofnas was later dismissed by Emmanuel College, pursued a belief‑discrimination lawsuit (dismissed by the college on reputational grounds), and is under a Ghent University disciplinary probe for recent public statements, while receiving support from the US government and Elon Musk amid a broader media campaign over Arday and DEI.

via Middle East Eye|

#arday #cambridge #cofnas

education8 days ago•7 min saved

Who Deserves Protection? The Cofnas–Arday Debate on Academic Freedom

A transatlantic dispute over academic freedom erupts after Ghent University suspends Nathan Cofnas for alleging that Cambridge sociologist Jason Arday plagiarized and fabricated aspects of his life; hundreds of scholars sign letters on both sides—defending Cofnas’s right to challenge colleagues and criticizing the surrounding rhetoric as potentially enabling racist pseudoscience—while Arday’s death after intense media scrutiny has sharpened calls for accountability, DEI considerations, and safeguards against threats to Black scholars.

via The Chronicle of Higher Education|

#academic-freedom #arday #cofnas

world14 days ago•5 min saved

US envoy backs controversial scholar amid Cambridge plagiarism saga after professor’s death

The U.S. ambassador to Belgium publicly defended Nathan Cofnas, an American postdoc who accused Cambridge professor Jason Arday of plagiarism and sparked a broader dispute in higher education. Arday, who became Cambridge’s youngest Black professor, was found dead in London amid intense scrutiny; Cofnas has been suspended by Ghent University as it probes issues around Arday’s credentials. The ambassador said the U.S. will review ties with Ghent, noting U.S. research funding at the university, while Cambridge had initially backed Arday before opening its own inquiry and Arday’s family described a campaign of misinformation.

via Politico|

#cambridge-university #cofnas #ghent-university

world15 days ago•2 min saved

Ghent University suspends Cofnas in plagiarism-discrimination probe tied to Jason Arday controversy

Ghent University suspended postdoctoral researcher Nathan Cofnas during a preliminary disciplinary investigation after he accused Jason Arday of plagiarism and was reported to have discriminated against him; the dispute surrounding Arday’s work and achievements preceded his death, and the university said academic freedom must be balanced with responsibility while urging reflection on the events.

via BBC|

#discrimination #ghent-university #jason-arday

world16 days ago•3 min saved

Ghent University suspends Cofnas amid plagiarism probe linked to Jason Arday controversy

Ghent University suspended postdoc Nathan Cofnas while a preliminary disciplinary investigation assesses his plagiarism allegations against Cambridge professor Jason Arday, whose death has reignited debate over Cambridge’s handling of the case and related media coverage; Cofnas has claimed discrimination, and the university says academic freedom must be balanced with responsibility.

via The Guardian|

#cambridge-university #ghent-university #jason-arday

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