MP criticises Oriel College for hosting Cofnas after Arday death
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 13:02 · Archive
MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy has criticised Oriel College, Oxford, for hosting Dr Nathan Cofnas to speak about whether diversity, equity and inclusion is undermining higher education. The free talk is organised by Oxford Reform UK.
Dr Cofnas made public allegations of plagiarism against Professor Jason Arday regarding his doctorate over the summer. However, after investigation, Liverpool John Moores University stated that the doctorate should stand. Arday, a former Cambridge University academic, was found dead at his home in south London earlier this year after facing intense scrutiny over accusations of plagiarism and fabrication of his life story. An inquest into his death is ongoing.
Dr Cofnas has previously argued that genes play a role in average IQ differences between racial groups, a claim rejected by mainstream science. He was suspended from Ghent University in Belgium in August before being reinstated after pressure by the US ambassador.
Ms Ribeiro-Addy said: 'I believe universities should argue about policy. But asking whether DEI works is very different from asking whether Black people belong in our universities at all.'
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- MP slams Oxford Uni college for hosting Jason Arday accuser at academic talkAn MP has criticised an Oxford University college for hosting a controversial academic who has advocated for “race realism”.Oxford Mail · 27 Oct, 12:30
- MP slams Oxford Uni college for hosting Jason Arday accuser at academic talkAn MP has criticised an Oxford University college for hosting a controversial academic who has advocated for “race realism”.Oxfordshire Guardian · 27 Oct, 12:30
In this story: Bell Ribeiro-Addy · Nathan Cofnas · Jason Arday · Oriel College · Oxford University · Liverpool John Moores University
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