2+ week, 22+ hour ago   (375+ words) The Belgium-based institution confirmed that it imposed a disciplinary measure” on Mr Cofnas for three months under which they were “required to work remotely and may not carry out any teaching.” It noted that the academic’s research activities were also…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (564+ words) The United States has condemned the suspension of Nathan Cofnas from Ghent University over allegations against the late Cambridge’s youngest Black professor Jason Arday. In a statement on Friday, Bill White, U.S. ambassador to Belgium, said, “The United States Mission…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (314+ words) Nathan Cofnas, the U.S. academic who raised plagiarism concerns about the late Cambridge professor Jason Arday, says Belgium’s Ghent University has suspended him and is investigating him for discrimination. Mr Cofnas disclosed his suspension on X on Thursday, adding that Ghent…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (646+ words) Thousands of people, including friends and former students, gathered on Monday at a vigil in Trafalgar Square for Jason Arday, a 41-year-old Cambridge University professor who died amid allegations of plagiarism. The academic, accused of plagiarising his academic work and…...