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Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended by his university
The Guardian • • world
Key Points:
- Nathan Cofnas, who accused Prof Jason Arday of plagiarism before Arday's death, has been suspended by Ghent University amid an investigation into allegations of discrimination against Arday.
- Arday, Cambridge's youngest black professor who resigned following unproven plagiarism allegations, was found dead in London, prompting widespread criticism of Cambridge's handling of the situation and media coverage.
- Ghent University emphasized the importance of academic freedom balanced with responsibility and is conducting a preliminary disciplinary investigation into Cofnas's public statements about Arday.
- Cofnas, known for controversial views on race and meritocracy, was previously dismissed from Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and has made provocative claims regarding affirmative action and social justice activism.
- More than 30,000 people attended a vigil for Arday in London, reflecting the significant public response to his death and the surrounding controversy.
