Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy noticeAn academic who was at the centre of a high-profile plagiarism row has resigned as a professor of sociology at the University of Cambridge after being placed under investigation. Professor Arday concluded his letter by saying he needed “time to heal”. A new university statement said: “The University of Cambridge has begun an investigation following new information about Professor Arday’s academic qualifications and honorary appointments. “Professor Arday’s college fellowship is linked to his university role and we will fully support the university,” they said.