Senior academics at a prestigious university have accused its leadership of failing to conduct a rigorous enough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a professor, calling the planned review insufficient. In an open letter to the university’s chancellor, the signatories express doubt that the proposed inquiry will fully address concerns over institutional handling of criticism directed at the late professor following his controversial appointment. The letter highlights unresolved questions about the university’s role in the events leading up to the death, including whether leadership failures contributed to the situation. Critics argue that those responsible for what they describe as "serious failures" must be held accountable.
Letter from more than 40 signatories says university has backed away from promised thorough review of events before deathSenior Cambridge academics have criticised the university’s plans to investigate Prof Jason Arday’s death as inadequate, and said those responsible for “serious failures of leadership” should face consequences.In a letter to Chris Smith, Cambridge’s chancellor, the academics said “it is not yet clear” how the proposed review will answer difficult questions about the university’s involvement in the events leading up to Arday’s death, including its handling of the criticism Arday suffered after his appointment as professor of sociology of education in 2023. Continue reading...
