Jason Arday, a sociology professor who became one of the University of Cambridge’s most high-profile academics, has resigned after facing allegations of plagiarism, and the university has announced fresh investigations into his academic qualifications, career history, and ongoing complaints of academic misconduct.

Prof Jason Arday became a poster boy for diversity as the university's youngest ever black professor, but is now facing questions about his academic record.

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.