Black academics say Jason Arday case shows double standards

theguardian.com

Jason Arday, Cambridge's youngest Black professor, stepped down amid plagiarism and CV embellishment allegations, prompting Black academics to allege double standards and a rightwing backlash against Black progress. Arday admitted mistakes but denied being framed as a liar. Accusations came from Nathan Cofnas, a sacked Cambridge researcher, with no formal plagiarism finding. Academics said white staff accused of similar misconduct face less scrutiny and punishment. The affair has intensified concerns over funding cuts and pressure on Black academics, with some scholars planning alternative institutions while citing a strong legacy of Black British scholarship.


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