Professor Sir Patrick Vernon OBE FRHistS

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ITV News: Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday’s memoir published after his death

Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday’s memoir published after his death The posthumous memoir of Professor Jason Arday, Great and Unfortunate Things, has been published in the UK by Simon & Schuster, following his family’s decision to honour his wishes that the book be released. Published on Thursday, the memoir charts Arday’s extraordinary journey from childhood, […]

The Independent: Jason Arday’s family ‘deeply moved’ by support as fundraiser hits £224,000

Jason Arday’s family ‘deeply moved’ by support as fundraiser hits £224,000 The family of Cambridge professor Jason Arday has thanked the public for its “extraordinary support” after a fundraiser in his memory raised £224,474 from more than 7,900 donations. Arday, 41, died in Battersea, south London, on August 14, shortly after resigning from his position […]

Hackney Citizen: Sir Patrick Vernon demands Cambridge culture review after Arday vigil

Sir Patrick Vernon demands Cambridge culture review after Arday vigil Following the tragic death of Professor Jason Arday at the age of 41, Sir Patrick Vernon OBE has called for Cambridge University’s promised investigation to go beyond the circumstances of Arday’s appointment and examine the institution’s wider culture. Speaking to the Hackney Citizen, Sir Patrick […]

The Guardian: Tens of thousands pay tribute to Jason Arday at Trafalgar Square vigil

Tens of thousands pay tribute to Jason Arday at Trafalgar Square vigil Tens of thousands of people gathered in Trafalgar Square, London, to remember and pay tribute to former Cambridge professor Jason Arday, who died aged 41. The vigil, organised by Stand Up to Racism, brought together around 30,000 mourners, including friends, colleagues, campaigners and […]