The controversial academic also faces scrutiny over claims about his athletic feats, such as running 30 marathons in 35 days.

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.

University says it has ‘new information’ about academic career of Jason Arday, the youngest black professor in its history

Star sociology professor quits amid allegations of plagiarism and academic misconduct