Ghent University moves against researcher over Arday fraud

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Ghent University is taking action against researcher Nathan Cofnas after he exposed plagiarism by late professor Jason Arday. The university says the case raises issues of academic responsibility and integrity.

WHO: Ghent University; Nathan Cofnas

WHAT: Ghent University takes action against researcher Nathan Cofnas for exposing plagiarism by late professor Jason Arday.

WHEN: Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

WHERE: Ghent, Belgium

WHY: Cause not yet established.

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Ghent University suspends scholar over plagiarism claim · Aug 21, 2026 at 12:08 PM ET
Ghent University suspends academic over plagiarism claims · Aug 20, 2026 at 5:08 PM ET

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