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Cambridge’s youngest Black professor, Jason Arday, has resigned amid a mounting plagiarism scandal over his 2015 doctoral thesis — a case that began with university backing but spiraled after new evidence surfaced suggesting possible fabrication. Though Arday denies intentional theft and blames inadequate supervision and personal neurodivergence for errors, the relentless public scrutiny took a devastating toll on him and his family. His departure underscores the crushing weight of high-profile academic accountability — while Cambridge continues its investigation, Arday’s story is a stark reminder of how deeply personal these institutional battles can become.

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