Jason Arday, Cambridge University's youngest Black professor, dies at 37

Published Aug 20, 08:46 AM UTC

The article reports on the tragic death of Jason Arday, a Cambridge University professor who was the youngest black professor at the institution at age 37. Arday, who was autistic and claimed to be non-verbal until age 11, was widely praised by students as an exceptional teacher. The article frames his rise and fall as a 'diversity hire' and raises questions about Cambridge University's role in his story, suggesting the institution has many questions to answer regarding its handling of diversity and inclusion.