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Cambridge University defends its mental health support for Jason Arday
University says it continued to provide support after resignation of academic, who was found dead on Friday
TL;DR
- University of Cambridge is defending its mental health support for the late Professor Jason Arday.
- Arday resigned after accusations of plagiarism and inconsistencies in his career.
- The university provided extensive mental health support and security measures, including panic alarms.
- Arday's family and supporters claim he was a victim of a racist smear campaign.
- Arday was pronounced dead at his home in Battersea, south London, on Friday.
- A vigil is being organized by Stand Up to Racism in Arday's memory.
- Cambridge University has paused its fresh investigation into Arday's qualifications.
- Arday's family stated he was subjected to a "campaign of sustained abuse" that was "too much" for him.