Professor Jason Arday accepts his diploma after completing his studies in Education at St. Mary’s University in London. — St. Mary’s University websiteThe chief administrator at the University of Cambridge addressed the recent controversy involving a professor who resigned amid plagiarism allegations, describing the incident as “an aberration” and asserting that a comprehensive investigation will be conducted. Jason Arday, a former sociology of education professor at the renowned British institution, stepped down last week amid growing claims that he plagiarized portions of his doctoral thesis and exaggerated personal accomplishments. The university has stated that the incident will trigger a review of the hiring procedures for senior positions. Currently, this review is overseen by individual academic departments, with the Faculty of Education handling Arday’s case.