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Jason Arday's death raises questions over plagiarism allegations
In the UK, an inquest has opened into the death of Jason Arday, a former Cambridge professor, who died on August 13, 2023. Arday, 41, resigned just days before his death amid plagiarism allegations and scrutiny of his academic credentials. His claims of raising £5.5 million for charity and overcoming developmental challenges were also questioned. Following his death, a fundraiser raised nearly £225,000 for his family.

Updated Aug 26, 2026 First published Aug 25, 2026