Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Resigns as University Opens Second Investigation

Jason Arday, Cambridge's youngest Black professor, resigned on August 6, 2026, hours after the university announced a new investigation into his qualifications and honorary appointments — separate from its plagiarism review. Cambridge had defended him in June, calling scrutiny "a vile campaign to undermine his credibility." Arday denies the plagiarism allegations, calling the campaign "racially motivated."