UK PM Burnham reacts to death of former Cambridge professor

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Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday was found dead in south London on Friday, days after resigning from his position amid scrutiny over his academic credentials. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham described Arday's death as a "tragedy on so many levels" and called for a "moment of reflection" on how the situation unfolded. Police stated the death was unexpected but not suspicious. Arday's resignation followed intense public and media attention regarding his academic achievements, including his status as Cambridge University's youngest-ever Black professor. Cambridge University's Vice-Chancellor also expressed condolences, calling the death "tragic." Some activists and academics have criticized the media's coverage and accused Cambridge University of failing in its duty of care.

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Cambridge University's Vice-Chancellor expressed condolences to Arday's family.

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Police described Arday's death as 'unexpected' but not suspicious.

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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham called Arday's death a 'tragedy on so many levels' and a 'moment of reflection'.

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Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday was found dead in south London on Friday.

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Activists and journalists accuse the media of fueling racism in coverage of Arday's academic credentials.

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Arday was found dead at an address in South London on Friday following intense scrutiny of his academic credentials.UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the death of a high-profile Black academic accused of plagiarism and falsifying his achievements should serve as a “moment of reflection”.Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Burnham said Jason Arday’s death was “a tragedy on so many levels”.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3UK culture minister quits X over ‘abuse and misinformation’list 2 of 3Cambridge professor Jason Arday quits amid plagiarism allegationslist 3 of 3Jason Arday, former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism, found deadend of listArday, 41, was found dead at an address in South London on Friday following intense public and media scrutiny of his academic achievements, including his status as Cambridge University’s youngest-ever Black professor.Police described his death as “unexpected” but not suspicious.“It’s not a moment for any rushing to judgment. It’s a moment for reflection, I would say, reflecting on how things came to this,” Burnham said.Arday’s death has sparked outrage among certain sections of British society, who argue that his treatment by the media was fuelled by racism.Several activists, journalists and academics have accused Cambridge University of failing in its duty of care to Arday, who resigned from his prestigious post on August 5.Media outlets, particularly newspapers, have also come under intense scrutiny, with public figures accusing the press of dedicating a disproportionate amount of coverage to the scandal, while far-right figures have been accused of weaponising the affair.The vice-chancellor of world-leading Cambridge University said in a statement on Saturday that Arday’s death was “tragic”.“My thoughts and deepest condolences are with Jason’s family and loved ones who, as they said last night, have lost a father, partner, brother, uncle and son,” Vice-Chancellor and professor Deborah Prentice said.

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