Jason Arday, former Cambridge University professor at centre of plagiarism scandal, found dead: U.K. media - The HinduUpdated - August 15, 2026 01:32 am IST - LondonBritish academic and former former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday in 2012. | Photo Credit: PA via APBritish academic Jason Arday, who resigned from the University of Cambridge earlier this month amid a high-profile plagiarism storm that featured racism claims, was found dead on Friday (August 14, 2026), U.K. media outlets reported.Arday, 41, died after being found unresponsive at an address in south London on Friday afternoon (August 14, 2026), Sky News and other media said, citing a statement from the capital's Metropolitan Police Service.Published - August 15, 2026 01:30 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }