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Cambridge head slams ‘ racist feeding frenzy’ over dead academic

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The head of Cambridge University condemned what was described as a "racist feeding frenzy" following plagiarism allegations against Professor Jason Arday. Arday, who was Cambridge's youngest-ever black professor, had resigned from his post and was found dead last week following the opening of an investigation into the plagiarism claims amid a series of controversies.

The condemnation by the university's leadership highlights the intense public and institutional scrutiny surrounding the academic's death. The incident has drawn international attention, bringing issues of race, academic integrity, and controversy at the university into sharp focus.

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