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 from his high-profile position at the University of Cambridge following allegations of plagiarism and questions regarding his academic qualifications and other claims. Cambridge University confirmed it will continue its investigation into the circumstances surrounding Professor Arday's appointment and tenure, despite his immediate resignation. The university stated that the findings from its ongoing investigation will feed into a review of the process for appointing senior academic roles and its research misconduct policy. Senior academics at Cambridge are reportedly calling for an inquiry into the university's appointment processes, while Liverpool John Moores University had previously cleared Professor Arday of wrongdoing. Academics have voiced concerns that this case could be exploited by those critical of diversity and equality initiatives, potentially discouraging other black scholars from entering higher education. In fullCambridge gives update after professor quit amid plagiarism rowMore 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

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