Jason Arday plagiarism accuser Nathan Cofnas faced doubts over expertise, 'far-right agenda' at Ghent
- Nathan CofnasNathan 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 questions about his suitability for the role, including his academic expertise and the process through which he was selected, The Guardian reported.
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- Nathan CofnasNathan 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 questions about his suitability for the role, including his academic expertise and the process through which he was selected, The Guardian reported.
Sources: Times of India