Ghent University Suspends Nathan Cofnas After August 14 Jason Arday Discrimination Probe
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Updated · The National · Aug 20
Ghent University Suspends Nathan Cofnas After August 14 Jason Arday Discrimination Probe
3 articles · Updated · The National · Aug 20
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Nathan Cofnas said Ghent University has suspended him while it investigates his public statements about Jason Arday, after he posted that he was being probed for discriminating against the late professor.
Last month, Cofnas revived plagiarism allegations against Arday, argued he was unfit to become Cambridge’s youngest black professor, and questioned parts of his biography.
Ghent said it takes academic freedom seriously but that freedom is limited by responsibility and others’ rights, adding it would not pre-empt decisions while the personnel process remains confidential.
August 14 marked Arday’s death, which the university said shocked its community and should prompt reflection on how people are treated during public academic controversies.