Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleProfessor Jason Arday has resigned as a professor of sociology at the University of Cambridge (Supplied)Professor Jason Arday has resigned as a professor of sociology at the University of Cambridge following an investigation into his qualifications and honorary appointments. The university's inquiry began after 'new information' emerged, with media reports alleging plagiarism in his PhD thesis and other research. Questions were also raised about other claims made by Professor Arday, including running 600 miles in six days and raising £5.5m for charity. In a letter to colleagues, Professor Arday stated that the 'relentless accusations, speculation and public commentary' had taken a profound toll on him, leading him to step away. Both the University of Cambridge and Jesus College are conducting separate, ongoing investigations into the matters surrounding Professor Arday. In fullProfessor at centre of plagiarism row resigns from University of CambridgeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Professor Jason Arday had been at the centre of a growing row over allegations that he had copied parts of his PhD from another student.

Star sociology professor quits amid allegations of plagiarism and academic misconduct

Cambridge has launched a probe into Jason Arday’s qualifications.