Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead at 41

Jason Arday, a former Cambridge University professor who recently resigned amid allegations of plagiarism and scrutiny over his academic achievements, was found dead at his home in south London on Friday, August 14, 2026. He was 41 years old.

The Metropolitan Police confirmed that officers were called by the London Ambulance Service to a property in Battersea at 3:12 p.m. following a report of a man found unresponsive. A 41-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers. The police stated that the death is being treated as unexpected but is not believed to be suspicious. The case is being investigated by officers from the Met's Central South Command Unit, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

Arday's death comes just nine days after he stepped down from his prestigious role as professor of sociology of education at the University of Cambridge. He had been appointed in March 2023, becoming the youngest Black professor in the university's history. His resignation on August 5 followed the launch of a university investigation into his appointment and academic record, prompted by allegations of plagiarism...