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Jason Arday plagiarism accuser Nathan Cofnas faced doubts over expertise, ‘far-right agenda’ at Ghent

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Jason Arday plagiarism accuser Nathan Cofnas faced doubts over expertise, 'far-right agenda' at Ghent

Nathan Cofnas, the academic who exposed Cambridge University Sociology professor Jason Arday’s plagiarism, faced objections from fellow academics at Ghent University over his appointment to a postdoctoral research role.Cofnas joined the Belgian university in March for a project examining “the future of liberalism”. Soon after his appointment, professors of philosophy and moral sciences department raised … Read more

‘Scapegoating mob behavior’: Trump official slams Ghent over US academic Nathan Cofnas suspension

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‘Scapegoating mob behavior’: Trump official slams Ghent over US academic Nathan Cofnas suspension

Nathan Cofnas (L), who exposed Cambridge professor Jason Arday’s plagiarism, suspended by Ghent University. US Ambassador to Belgium Bill White has publicly condemned Ghent University’s suspension of American academic Nathan Cofnas, who had exposed alleged plagiarism in the work of late Cambridge professor Jason Arday, with the US mission saying it was reviewing its relationship … Read more