Cambridge academics reject university’s attempt to end row over Jason Arday
Jason Arday was selected as a torchbearer for the London 2012 Olympics. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PAView image in fullscreenJason Arday was selected as a torchbearer for the London 2012 Olympics. But internal anger has continued to grow over his appointment process and the threats to the university’s black staff from toxic media commentary.In a statement issued on Friday, Cambridge said: “Jason Arday has resigned from his post at the university with immediate effect.
- ▪Jason Arday was selected as a torchbearer for the London 2012 Olympics.
- ▪Photograph: Joe Giddens/PAView image in fullscreenJason Arday was selected as a torchbearer for the London 2012 Olympics.
- ▪But internal anger has continued to grow over his appointment process and the threats to the university’s black staff from toxic media commentary.In a statement issued on Friday, Cambridge said: “Jason Arday has resigned from his post at th
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Jason Arday was selected as a torchbearer for the London 2012 Olympics. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PAView image in fullscreenJason Arday was selected as a torchbearer for the London 2012 Olympics. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PAJason ArdayCambridge academics reject university’s attempt to end row over Jason ArdayGroup calls for ‘thorough and transparent investigation’ of hiring of professor who resigned after his claims came under scrutinyRichard Adams, Education editorFri 7 Aug 2026 12.49 EDTLast modified on Fri 7 Aug 2026 12.59 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe University of Cambridge has announced a review into the way it vets and hires senior academic staff in an effort to fend off external and internal criticism of its appointment of Jason Arday as a professor.But a group of Cambridge…
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