Cambridge’s Youngest black professor, plagiarism scandal, and untimely death: All you need to know about Jason Arday

The youngest Black professor appointed by the University of Cambridge, Professor Jason Atta Kwei Arday He later completed two master's degrees.

From being a child who did not speak until 11 and could not read or write until 18 to becoming a professor at one of the world's most prestigious universities, Jason Arday's journey challenged many of the expectations placed on him early in life.

In March 2023, at the age of 37, Arday was appointed Professor of Sociology of Education at the University of Cambridge.