Cambridge professor cancels talk after plagiarism allegations

Jason Arday has cancelled a London appearance next month after resigning as a Cambridge professor amid plagiarism allegations and questions about his achievements. The Royal Geographical Society confirmed the talk was cancelled at his request. Arday, who became Cambridge's youngest black professor in 2023, has admitted errors in his early work but denied being a liar. He is also removed from listings for events in Edinburgh and Arizona, though he remains scheduled for a November book festival. His memoir's release proceeds as planned in the US and UK. Cambridge launched an investigation into his qualifications after accusations of plagiarism in his PhD thesis and doubts about claims including running 600 miles in six days.