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Or sign-in if you have an account.Jason Arday, a Cambridge University professor until he resigned recently amid plagiarism accusations. Photo by Anselm Ebulue via Simon & ShusterLONDON, England — Black British academic Jason Arday, who resigned from the University of Cambridge last week amid a high-profile plagiarism storm that featured racism claims, was found dead Friday, U.K. media outlets reported.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. 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Please try againThe allegations have been seized on by British right-wing newspapers and commentators, who claim that he unfairly benefited from diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) policies.Arday resigned from his Cambridge posts on August 5, shortly after the prestigious British institution announced a probe into the various accusations against him.In a letter posted online, he said that quitting was “the only way” to end a “difficult period”, but insisted the decision should not be “mistaken for an acceptance of the narratives that have surrounded me.”The university’s top administrator on Wednesday had called Arday’s alleged wrongdoing “an aberration” and vowed a thorough investigation, while insisting it should not be used “to cast aspersions” on other academics from ethnic minority backgrounds.His memoir — “Great and Unfortunate Things” — had been published in the United States the previous day, ahead of its planned release in Britain later this month. It has also attracted scrutiny.A statement issued by London’s Metropolitan Police late Friday did not confirm the dead man’s identity.It said officers were called by the London Ambulance Service “following a report that a man had been found unresponsive inside a property” in the Battersea neighbourhood.“Sadly, a 41-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene,” it added, noting his next-of-kin had been informed.“At this time his death is being treated as unexpected, but is not believed to be suspicious.“The case is being investigated by officers from the Met’s Central South Command Unit. A file will be prepared for the coroner.”Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark nationalpost.com and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. 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