https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/academic-who-sparked-jason-arday-pile-on-under-investigation-by-universityContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/academic-who-sparked-jason-arday-pile-on-under-investigation-by-universityhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/academic-who-sparked-jason-arday-pile-on-under-investigation-by-university#u49315Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:15:43 +0000Thirty Scottish academics have signed an open letter supporting the suspension of Nathan Cofnas, the researcher who initiated plagiarism allegations against the late Jason Arday. This development coincides with the opening of a London inquest into Arday's sudden death earlier this month. While some view Arday as a victim of a pile-on, others describe him as a fabulist whose claims about his autism and early life lack medical precedent and corroboration. Ghent University continues its investigation into Cofnas following the controversy.Why it mattersJason Arday built a high-profile career https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/academic-who-sparked-jason-arday-pile-on-under-investigation-by-universityhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/academic-who-sparked-jason-arday-pile-on-under-investigation-by-university#u48379Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:41:47 +0000An American academic, Nathan Cofnas, who raised plagiarism concerns about late Cambridge professor Jason Arday has been suspended by Ghent University in Belgium. This comes as Cambridge University faces scrutiny over its handling of allegations against Arday and its hiring practices. Cofnas sparked a controversy that preceded Arday's death. Eight Scottish academics have signed a letter defending Cofnas.Why it mattersJason Arday's death has led to questions about Cambridge University's handling of allegations against him, including racism and plagiarism. The university is now inv https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/academic-who-sparked-jason-arday-pile-on-under-investigation-by-universityhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/academic-who-sparked-jason-arday-pile-on-under-investigation-by-university#u45885Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:20:13 +0000A university is investigating an academic who raised concerns about Jason Arday, a professor whose death has sparked questions about Cambridge University's handling of allegations against him. The academic, who accused Arday of plagiarism, was suspended by Ghent University. Arday's death has led to scrutiny of Cambridge University's hiring practices and handling of allegations of racism.Why it mattersJason Arday was a professor at Cambridge University who faced allegations of racism and misconduct. His death has led to an outpouring of criticism about how the university handled