Jason Arday, a former professor at the University of Cambridge, was found dead at his home in Battersea, south London, on Friday afternoon. Authorities reported that officers responded to a call at 3:12 p.m., where Arday was discovered unresponsive and later pronounced dead at the scene. The Metropolitan Police have classified the death as unexpected but do not consider it suspicious. A file is being prepared for the coroner.

Arday, 41, gained recognition in 2023 when he became Cambridge’s youngest ever black professor, serving in the field of sociology of education. Earlier this month, he resigned from his position at the university amid allegations of plagiarism. Details regarding the specific nature of the accusations have not been publicly disclosed.

The circumstances surrounding Arday’s death remain under review, with investigations ongoing. No further information has been released, and authorities have not indicated any immediate links between the plagiarism controversy and his passing.