Thousands pay tribute to former Cambridge prof Jason Arday at London vigil
The head of Cambridge university Monday condemned a "racist feeding frenzy" prompted by plagiarism claims against black academic Jason Arday, as his supporters prepared for a London vigil after his death last week.
But the situation would "never have come this far if people within the university establishment -- not just Cambridge -- had done the robust due diligence and checking that should happen with any senior academic appointment," he said.
Campaign group Stand Up To Racism held a vigil to mourn Arday on Trafalgar Square in central London on Monday evening, titled "Stand against racist witch hunts.
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