AdvertisementWorldEuropeUniversity Star scholar resigns from Cambridge amid plagiarism row Neil Vigdor and Jennifer Schuessler August 6, 2026 — 11:52am Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Jason Arday was appointed professor at the University of Cambridge in 2023. Earlier on Wednesday (UK time), Cambridge released a statement noting that it had begun an investigation into Arday’s academic qualifications. “The University of Cambridge has begun an investigation following new information about Professor Arday’s academic qualifications and honorary appointments,” the statement said. Arday sent a statement to the Times on Saturday disputing the claims, then cancelled a planned interview with the Times on Monday.