Jason Arday, aged 41, has passed away recently after resigning from his position at the university, leading to significant controversy surrounding allegations of plagiarism. The situation has stirred cultural debates and discussions.
Arday was notably remembered for his symbolic moment in 2012 when he carried the Olympic torch through London, an image captured by Joe Giddens for LOCOG/PA/AP.
On the quiet grounds of Jesus College at the University of Cambridge, reminiscent of its medieval roots, Arday made history as the institution’s youngest-ever Black professor. The campus remains silent, with students and faculty largely absent during the summer break.