A suspended American academic has been permitted to resume research duties at Ghent University despite a three-month teaching ban following an investigation triggered by the death of a professor who accused him of misconduct. The suspension came after a preliminary probe was launched, though the university has now clarified that his research role remains unaffected. The development has drawn attention amid claims from the U.S. ambassador that diplomatic efforts played a role in the decision. Details on the investigation’s findings and the professor’s allegations remain under review.
Nathan Cofnas allowed to resume Ghent University work, as US ambassador claims credit for lifting of suspensionProf Jason Arday’s accuser Nathan Cofnas has been barred from teaching on Ghent University campus for three months but has been allowed to continue his research position.Earlier this month Cofnas, an American academic, was suspended from his postdoctoral research position at the Belgian institution pending a “preliminary investigation” launched after Arday’s death. Continue reading...
