Quick Info
| Profession | Sociologist, academic, author |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 09/05/1985 |
| Age | 41 years (died on 14, Aug, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Clapham, South London, England |
| Date of Death | 14/08/2026 |
Latest News about Jason Arday
14/08/2026
Jason Arday was found dead in Battersea, south London, a few days after resigning from Cambridge. Police said the death was treated as unexpected but not believed to be suspicious, and his family said he had been under sustained abuse and pressure.
05/08/2026
Jason Arday resigned from his professorship at the University of Cambridge after the university opened an investigation into new information about his academic qualifications and honorary appointments. The resignation followed public scrutiny over plagiarism allegations and questions about parts of his biography and achievements.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Jason Atta Kwei Arday |
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| Known For | Professor of Sociology of Education at the University of Cambridge; research on race, inequality, education, neurodiversity |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Undergraduate | Education Studies with Physical Education |
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Personal Life
| Parents | Ghanaian parents; mother was a mental health nurse, father was a chef |
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| Siblings | One of four brothers |
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| Children | Two |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Mother | Mental health nurse |
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| Father | Chef |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Diagnosed with autism and global developmental delay at age 3 | |
| 2. Reportedly did not speak until age 11 and learned to read and write at age 18 | |
| 3. Published academic books and was also a public speaker |