Cambridge's Youngest Black Professor Jason Arday Found Dead Days After Resigning Amid Plagiarism Probe

Jason Arday, Cambridge University's youngest ever Black professor, was found dead at a home linked to him, the New York Times reported on 14 August 2026. Police have released no cause or manner of death. Arday had resigned on 6 August 2026 amid an unresolved plagiarism investigation, interrupting Cambridge's formal review process.