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Jason Arday, youngest Black professor at Cambridge, resigns after plagiarism allegations
Jason Arday, regarded as the youngest Black professor in the history of the University of Cambridge, resigned on August 6, 2026, following plagiarism accusations and controversy. The University of Cambridge simultaneously opened a new investigation into the academic. Arday stated that speculation has had a profound impact on him and his family. Questions about his competence and instances of racism, reportedly never reported to police, have also been raised.