Thousands mourn Jason Arday in London as debate over his death continues

Jason Arday was found dead in his south‑London apartment, with police describing the death as unexpected and non‑suspicious while an inquest remains pending. A gathering of the University and College Union’s Solidarity Movement held an online session to formulate a response, blaming a coordinated racist assault on black scholars and discussing support tools for threatened members. The scholar who publicised concerns about Arday, Nathan Cofnas, was placed on suspension by Ghent University following the controversy. Media outlets, including major British newspapers, reported on the discrepancies in Arday’s background, prompting criticism of the press’s role in the case.