The 41-year-old had resigned from Cambridge University earlier this month following accusations, which had rocked the world of academia.

A British sociologist who resigned from the University of Cambridge last week following plagiarism accusations was found dead Friday, according to British media.

The high-flying academic at the centre of a Cambridge University plagiarism row has been found dead.

Former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday, who resigned from his post last week following allegations of plagiarism and questions over claims about his achievements,…