Jason Arday cancels London event amid plagiarism controversy
Jason Arday has withdrawn from a speaking engagement at the Royal Geographical Society conference in London on September 2, amid plagiarism accusations and scrutiny regarding his credentials following his resignation from Cambridge. He will also not participate in a book signing in Edinburgh on September 18 or the Arizona Women's Board Authors' Luncheon on October 24. Nevertheless, he remains scheduled for the Stroud Book Festival in November. His memoir, 'Great and Unfortunate Things,' will be released in the US and UK on August 27 and September 5, respectively. Arday, Cambridge's youngest black professor in 2023, has admitted to some mistakes but contests any allegations of deceit.
Key facts
- Jason Arday cancelled his appearance at the Royal Geographical Society's conference in London on 2 September.
- The talk was cancelled at the request of the speaker.
- Arday is no longer listed for events in Edinburgh on 18 September and Arizona on 24 October.
- He remains listed for the Stroud Book Festival in November.
- His memoir 'Great and Unfortunate Things' will be released in the US on Tuesday and in the UK on 27 August.
- Arday resigned as Cambridge professor following plagiarism allegations and questions about his achievements.
- The University of Cambridge launched an investigation into his academic qualifications and honorary appointments.
- Arday admitted errors in his early work but denied being a liar.
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Artists
- Jason Arday
Institutions
- University of Cambridge
- Royal Geographical Society
- Topping & Company
- Arizona Women's Board
- Stroud Book Festival
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- London
- United Kingdom
- Edinburgh
- Scotland
- Arizona
- United States
- Gloucestershire