Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead in south London

Jason Arday, a senior lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the University of Cambridge, was found dead in a residential area of south London on Tuesday, a week after he formally resigned from his post. The discovery was made by police responding to a welfare check after a family member reported that Arday had not been heard from for several days. South London Metropolitan Police have opened a homicide investigation, confirming that the circumstances of his death are currently under forensic review.

University officials released a statement expressing shock and sadness at the loss, noting Arday’s contributions to research on social inequality and his recent involvement in a collaborative project with local community groups. The university’s vice‑chancellor emphasized that the institution is cooperating fully with law enforcement and will provide support to Arday’s family and colleagues. As the investigation proceeds, authorities have asked anyone with relevant information to contact the police.