Jason Arday accuser given three-month teaching ban but can continue research Nathan Cofnas told by Ghent University to work remotely as US ambassador claims credit for lifting of suspension The Guardian - UK · Aug 30
Jason Arday plagiarism accuser Nathan Cofnas faced doubts over expertise, 'far-right agenda' at Ghent Nathan Cofnas, the academic who exposed Cambridge University Sociology professor Jason Arday’s plagiarism, faced objections from fellow academics at Ghent University over his appointment to a postdoctoral research role. The Times of India · Aug 28
Ghent professors challenged expertise of Jason Arday’s plagiarism accuser Allegations Nathan Cofnas was unqualified for Ghent role and would cause ‘negative impact’ made to senior leaders months ago The Guardian - UK · Aug 27
Professor Jason Arday found unresponsive by family members, inquest hears The 41-year-old was discovered at his home in Battersea, south London, on 14 August The Independent UK · Aug 26
30 Scottish academics sign letter condemning Nathan Cofnas over Jason Arday pile-on Dozens of academics from Scottish universities have signed an open letter in support of the suspension of the researcher who sparked the pile-on… The National (Scotland) · Aug 26
Inquest into death of Professor Jason Arday to be opened The 41-year-old was found dead in south London on August 14. Evening Standard · Aug 26
Jason Arday’s family ‘deeply moved’ by support as fundraiser hits £224,000 The GoFundMe was set up to support Professor Jason Arday’s family The Independent UK · Aug 25
Nathan Cofnas, scholar who exposed Jason Arday’s plagiarism, says he had no ill will towards him: “This was about DEI” Nathan Cofnas, the American researcher who first publicly detailed extensive plagiarism allegations against Cambridge University’s youngest Black professor, Jason Arday, has said he bore no personal animosity towards the late academic. In his first detailed comments to VRT NWS after Arday’s death, Cofnas stated that he “had zero interest” in… The Times of India · Aug 25
8 Scottish academics sign letter defending Nathan Cofnas over Jason Arday pile-on EIGHT academics from Scottish universities have signed an open letter in support of the researcher who sparked the pile-on which preceded the death… The National (Scotland) · Aug 24
Jason Arday memoir to be published as family vows to ‘honour his wishes’ Professor Jason Arday’s memoir is scheduled to be published in the UK later this week The Independent UK · Aug 24
Jason Arday and new plagiarism politics The controversy over Arday’s work reflects an ongoing trend of ideological opponents levying plagiarism accusations Salon · Aug 23
‘Scapegoating mob behavior’: Trump official slams Ghent over US academic Nathan Cofnas suspension US Ambassador to Belgium Bill White has publicly condemned Ghent University's suspension of American academic Nathan Cofnas, who had exposed alleged plagiarism in the work of late Cambridge professor Jason Arday, with the US mission saying it was reviewing its relationship with the university. The Times of India · Aug 21
'I am a scapegoat': Nathan Cofnas says he got 'death threats' after exposing Jason Arday plagiarism A day after Ghent University suspended him, US academic Nathan Cofnas has said he was made a “scapegoat” after he brought plagiarism allegations against late former Cambridge professor Jason Arday into the spotlight. The Times of India · Aug 21
Who is Nathan Cofnas, the self-styled 'race realist' at centre of Jason Arday plagiarism row Nathan Cofnas, the American academic who brought plagiarism allegations against Jason Arday into the spotlight, has himself been suspended by Ghent University in Belgium, days after the former Cambridge professor was found dead after intense scrutiny over his academic work. The Times of India · Aug 21
The Conversation · Aug 21 Jason Arday and the new politics of plagiarism After a meteoric rise to the top ranks of British academia, scholar Jason Arday was found dead at his London home on Aug. 14, 2026.
The Times of India · Aug 21 Jason Arday's death: Why a Ghent University academic is under probe after plagiarism accusation Following allegations of plagiarism involving Jason Arday, Ghent University has taken action by suspending researcher Nathan Cofnas. Arday had previously resigned from his position at Cambridge University due to these contentious claims. The university emphasises its commitment to combating discrimination while upholding academic freedom. Cofnas, known for his polarising blog…
International Business Times UK · Aug 21 Ghent University Suspends 'Race Realist' Nathan Cofnas Over Jason Arday Statements: 'Freedom Is Not Unlimited' Nathan Cofnas, known for his controversial views, has been suspended by Ghent University amid allegations of discrimination and plagiarism against the late Jason Arday.
Euronews · Aug 21 Ghent University suspends US academic behind Jason Arday plagiarism claims Arday, who became Cambridge's youngest-ever black professor when he was appointed in 2023, was found dead Friday aged 41.
International Business Times UK · Aug 21 Why Was Nathan Cofnas Suspended? Academic Faces Disciplinary Investigation Ghent University has suspended Nathan Cofnas amid a preliminary investigation into his public statements about late professor Jason Arday, following allegations of plagiarism and discrimination.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 20 Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended by his university Researcher Nathan Cofnas previously claimed Black people would hold few high-profile positions in a meritocracy
The Independent UK · Aug 20 Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended from university Nathan Cofnas has claimed he advocates for ‘race realism’
The Times of India · Aug 20 Nathan Cofnas, who exposed Cambridge professor Jason Arday’s plagiarism, suspended by Ghent University Nathan Cofnas, who publicly exposed plagiarism allegations involving late Cambridge professor Jason Arday, has been suspended by Ghent University, with Cofnas saying he expects to be fired.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 20 Academic who sparked Jason Arday pile-on 'suspended' by university The academic who sparked the pile-on which preceded the death of Jason Arday has claimed he has been suspended by his university
The Times of India · Aug 20 Jason Arday Death: Nathan Cofnas, who exposed Cambridge scholar's plagiarism, under-fire at his university Nathan Cofnas, who exposed Jason Arday’s plagiarism, faces ‘appropriate action’ from Ghent University after Arday’s deathGhent University has announced it will take “appropriate action” against one of its postdoctoral researchers, Nathan Cofnas, following the death of Cambridge professor Jason Arday. Cofnas, a philosopher of biology employed at the Belgian university,…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 20 Academic who sparked Jason Arday pile on under investigation by university The academic who sparked the pile on which preceded a black British professor’s suicide has said he is under investigation by his university