Investigations Fail To Substantiate Claims Against Late Cambridge Professor

Four formal investigations reportedly failed to substantiate plagiarism allegations against late British academic and sociologist Professor Jason Arday, according to a report published by Byline Times on October 21, 2026.
The findings emerged months after Arday, 41, was found dead at his home in south London following his resignation from the University of Cambridge amid allegations of plagiarism and questions about aspects of his professional history.
The Metropolitan Police had described his death as unexpected but not suspicious. Officers were called to his address by the London Ambulance Service shortly after 3 p.m. on a Friday, where he was pronounced dead.
According to Byline ...