The academic was found dead a week after he quit his role as Cambridge University professor and Jesus College fellow after allegations he had plagiarised parts of his PhD thesis and embellished his life achievements.

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

Arday made headlines when the university appointed him as its youngest black professor in 2023 but he since faced snowballing claims he plagiarised parts of his PhD thesis.…

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,…