The University of Cambridge will review its senior academic appointment process following the resignation of Professor Jason Arday amid plagiarism allegations and CV scrutiny. The University of Glasgow has also launched its own review.
The University of Cambridge will review its senior academic appointment process after Professor Jason Arday resigned amid plagiarism allegations and concerns over his CV, prompting calls for an independent investigation into his hiring.
British newspapers report on Jason Arday's resignation amid plagiarism and fabrication claims, Andy Burnham's announcement of new NHS mental health centres, rising UK national debt, a London stabbing incident, and new school attendance targets.
Cambridge professor Jason Arday faces allegations of plagiarism in his PhD, questions regarding his charity fundraising claims, and unverified reports of physical threats. The university defends him, citing investigations found no misconduct, while critics argue the claims are legitimate.
Cambridge professor Sarah Dillon's study of Alan Turing's previously overlooked short story, "Pryce's Buoy," challenges the popular image of him as an isolated mathematician. The story, written after his 1952 arrest, reveals a playful, literary man unashamed of his sexuality, contradicting portrayals like "The Imitation Game."
Around 40 hospital staff accessed the medical records of a three-year-old boy injured in a crocodile pit. Cambridge University Hospitals is investigating the breach and has referred itself to the ICO. The boy is in stable condition.
Cambridge University Hospitals is investigating up to 40 staff members who accessed the medical records of a three-year-old boy seriously injured in a crocodile pit at Johnsons of Old Hurst. A 30-year-old man was arrested for attempted murder in connection with the incident.
Addenbrooke's Hospital has launched an investigation after up to 40 staff members accessed the medical details of a three-year-old boy seriously injured in a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst. A 30-year-old man was arrested and bailed on suspicion of attempted murder.
Researchers at Cambridge University are using an AI tool called Tessera, analyzing satellite data to map hedgehog habitats and predict where they are disappearing. The initiative aims to understand barriers to hedgehog survival and inform conservation efforts.
Researchers at Cambridge University are using an AI tool called Tessera, analyzing satellite data to map hedgehog habitats and identify threats to their declining population in the UK. The system helps pinpoint barriers to food and mating, track environmental changes, and can predict suitable habitats even under cloud cover.
Families of two Saudi scholars facing death penalty urge Cambridge University to cancel staff training deal with Saudi defence ministry, citing human rights abuses.
Senior academics describe the Judge business school’s proposal to provide services and training as ‘horrifying’Cambridge University’s business school is seeking to provide “leadership development” and “innovation management” to Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry despite concerns over its government’s record on human rights and climate change, the Guardian has learned.Cambridge’s leadership has approved a proposal by the university’s Judge business school to form a “memorandum of understanding” with the ministry for services and training, after an initial introduction by the UK’s Ministry of Defence. Continue reading...
