Journalist under investigation for trying to expose Cambridge plagiarist | EXCLUSIVE

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The professor at the centre of a high-profile plagiarism row has resigned from his post at the University of Cambridge following extensive backlash. Jason Arday, a professor of sociology of education at the prestigious university, was placed under formal investigation on Wednesday following allegations he plagiarised his PhD thesis and other research. In a letter to colleagues, published on the Good Law Project website on Wednesday evening, Professor Arday said the decision had been taken for the wellbeing of himself and his family. Jack Grove, a reporter at The Times Higher Education was investigated by the Met police for his involvement in the story. Shelagh Fogarty is looking for answers. #shelaghfogarty #cambridge #plagiarism #professor #lbc #ukpolitics #news #police #LBC LBC is the home of live debate around news and current affairs in the UK. Join in the conversation and listen at https://www.lbc.co.uk/ Sign up to LBC’s weekly newsletter here: https://l-bc.co/signup

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