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Jason Arday’s death: Black academics need to feel they belong in higher education

The death of Professor Jason Arday has left many of us with a profound sense of sadness. For Black academics in particular, his loss feels deeply personal. Jason represented possibility – a reminder of what could be achieved despite the barriers that continue to shape Black people’s experiences in education.

The Conversation

Jason Arday’s tragic death reveals the intense skepticism Black scholars face

Jason Arday’s death at 41 came only days after his resignation from the University of Cambridge. He had been facing intense scrutiny of his academic record and allegations of plagiarism.

The Conversation

Fresh migrant proposal to ease social tensions

An education task force is weighing a fresh migration proposal aimed at easing social tensions, as a royal commission investigates social cohesion.

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Top economists urge Burnham to sign UK up to UN initiative on global inequality

Open letter signed by 40 academics including Nobel winner Joseph Stiglitz and Kate Pickett, co-author of The Spirit Level

The Guardian - UK

Ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism scandal found dead

LONDON - Black academic Jason Arday, who resigned from the University of Cambridge last week amid a high-profile plagiarism storm that featured racism claims, was found dead Friday, the prestigious British institution confirmed.

Bangkok Post

Jason Arday, Cambridge's youngest ever Black professor, found dead after 'harassment campaign'

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Saturday the death of Jason Arday was "a tragedy on so many levels". Cambridge's youngest ever Black professor, who resigned from the university last week following a high-profile plagiarism scandal that raised claims of racism, was found dead.

France 24

University of Cambridge to review ‘relevant processes’ alongside Jason Arday investigation

An investigation into Professor Arday’s employment will be carried out ‘independently by senior academics from within and beyond Cambridge’

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Jason Arday and the lack of oversight and quality control of academics

Letter: An Oxford academic says teaching and teamwork matter just as much as a CV full of impressive research output

The Guardian - UK

‘Real mummy’s curse’: health warning over growing trade in mummified human remains

Academic paper says often illicit trade exposes enthusiasts – and postal workers handling items – to serious risks

The Guardian - UK

Jason Arday denies plagiarism and lying about his achievements; Cambridge is now reviewing the process that led to his appointment

The University of Cambridge is reviewing the way it appoints senior academics after the resignation of Professor Jason Arday, whose career and academic record have come under intense scrutiny.

The Times of India

‘Old racist wine in a new bottle’: Black academics respond to Jason Arday affair

Figures in higher education feel double standards are being used to delegitimise work of minority groups

The Guardian - UK

The Jason Arday affair has much to say about the current state of academia

Letters: Guardian readers reflect on the university system’s approach to Black academics and how it deals with job applications and promotions

The Guardian - UK

Cambridge academics reject university’s attempt to end row over Jason Arday

Group calls for ‘thorough and transparent investigation’ of hiring of professor who resigned after his claims came under scrutiny

The Guardian - UK

Dons call for Cambridge leaders to take blame for Jason Arday appointment

Exclusive: Academics call for inquiry, saying university must be held accountable for ‘grotesque racism unleashed’

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Why missing links are the smarter choice

Academics support the development of "missing links" in the country's transport network, as these projects can deliver quick results and clearly address economic needs.

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Did Kaikeyi Save the World? The Ramayana Secret Most People Miss

Kaikeyi has always been viewed as the queen who banished Lord Rama. The character symbolizes treachery, ambition, and heartache. However, what if the conventional tale was not true? What if the queen accused of causing sorrow in the land of Ayodhya became the one who set the whole world free…

The Guardian - UK

Playbooks, plagiarism and a pig’s head: new claims surrounding a star Cambridge professor

Jason Arday was regarded as an academic superstar, but then questions about his work prompted scrutiny of his backstory and counterclaims of racism

The Guardian - US

‘A towering piece of monoculture’: how The Odyssey discourse has dominated this summer

Christopher Nolan’s smash hit epic has continued to excite and enrage everyone from rightwingers to academics, an old-fashioned throwback to a uniting big-screen event

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The Economic Times

Russian proverb of the day: 'If there's a brain, there'll be a ruble' — A timeless lesson on why knowledge creates wealth

A Russian proverb highlights that intelligence and practical wisdom lead to financial rewards. This saying remains relevant today as continuous learning opens new opportunities. Success often begins with knowledge and problem-solving abilities, not just wealth. Intelligence encompasses practical wisdom and emotional skills, not just academics. Knowledge is a lasting asset…

The Economic Times

One of Cambridge University's most famous colleges tightens rules on sexual harassment and bullying

One of Cambridge University's most famous colleges, King's College, is introducing stricter measures to tackle sexual harassment and bullying. The college will appoint an independent barrister to review its culture, strengthen HR oversight of senior academics and publish the findings after recent investigations upheld allegations against two prominent academics.

The Independent UK

Wealth tax could raise £10bn a year, academics tell Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham has hinted at tax reforms, with some of his closest aides and allies publicly having called for wealth taxes

Reason

"Academics Spent Years Lending Their Institutional Credibility to Various Political Projects"

Now they are reputationally bankrupt. If they don't repair the damage, and convince people to keep writing the checks, many… The post "Academics Spent Years Lending Their Institutional Credibility to Various Political Projects" appeared first on Reason.com.

The Times of India

It's over for international researchers in the US: Experts ask how PhD students will finish their course in 4 years

The new 4-year policy for F-1 students that the Donald Trump administration finalized on Thursday led to major confusion among academics as experts questioned how PhD students are supposed to complete their course in four years. International students from now on will have a four-year visa validity. They will have…

The Guardian - AU

UNSW academic subjected to Nazi salutes in class, antisemitism commission hears

Royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion hears lived experiences of Jewish students and academics

Kids Ain't Cheap

School Counselors Report 5 Biases Affecting Students With Disabilities

Students with disabilities continue to face barriers that go beyond academics. Many school counselors say that unconscious bias, outdated assumptions, and unequal expectations still shape how some students are treated in classrooms and school activities. While schools have made significant progress toward inclusion, experts agree that bias can quietly influence…

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