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Inquiry demanded after Cambridge professor Jason Arday’s death

8/20/2026

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British professor Jason Arday was found dead in Battersea, south London, on Friday.
Arday had resigned from his Cambridge sociology of education post after plagiarism accusations.
More than 30,000 people attended a vigil at London’s National Gallery on Monday.
A Good Law Project petition signed by over 90,000 people, including MP Diane Abbott, calls for an inquiry.
A GoFundMe page raised more than £170,000 (€199,000) for Arday’s family and legacy.

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British professor Jason Arday was found dead in Battersea, south London, on Friday.
Arday had resigned from his Cambridge sociology of education post after plagiarism accusations.
More than 30,000 people attended a vigil at London’s National Gallery on Monday.
A Good Law Project petition signed by over 90,000 people, including MP Diane Abbott, calls for an inquiry.
A GoFundMe page raised more than £170,000 (€199,000) for Arday’s family and legacy.