Plagiarism
Coverage of Plagiarism in the Nexus archive.
- Youngest Black professor at Cambridge resigns as university investigates allegations of plagiarism
Professor Jason Arday has resigned from his position at Cambridge. His resignation follows an investigation by the university into allegations of plagiarism. He was identified as the youngest Black professor at the institution.
- President of Cambridge college quietly withdraws name from open letter in support of plagiarism row professor
The President of a Cambridge college removed their name from an open letter supporting a professor involved in a plagiarism controversy. The letter was initially in support of the professor amid allegations of plagiarism.
- Fresh questions over sporting and charitable achievements of Cambridge's youngest ever black professor amid plagiarism row
The article raises questions about the sporting and charitable achievements of Cambridge's youngest ever black professor amid a plagiarism controversy. It does not provide specific details about the individual's accomplishments or the nature of the plagiarism allegations.
- Telling Hong Kong judge to retire early is sufficient penalty for plagiarism: experts
Legal experts argue that ordering Hong Kong judge Wilson Chan Ka-shun to retire early is a sufficient penalty for plagiarism, citing reputational damage and financial losses from forgone salary and pension. The judiciary confirmed he would receive early retirement benefits based on his service period.
- Plagiarism or jealousy? Youngest black professor in Cambridge history set to publish extraordinary life story - including how he couldn't speak, read or write during childhood - as he's now accused of copying others' work
The youngest black professor in Cambridge history is set to publish his life story, which details his childhood inability to speak, read, or write. He now faces accusations of plagiarism, with the article questioning whether the charges stem from academic misconduct or jealousy.
- Quality research and ethical publications key to academic success, says CUK Vice-Chancellor
CUK Vice-Chancellor Prof. Battu Sathyanarayana emphasized the importance of meaningful research topics, avoiding plagiarism, depositing theses in Shodhganga, publishing in reputable journals, and maintaining academic integrity for academic success.
- Hong Kong High Court judge Wilson Chan to be reprimanded again for plagiarism
Hong Kong’s chief justice will reprimand judge Wilson Chan for plagiarism again, marking at least his sixth instance. The judiciary confirmed a serious reprimand and training requirement for Chan, citing extensive copying in judicial submissions.
- Retrial ordered after Hong Kong judge caught plagiarising again in ruling
A Hong Kong High Court judge, Wilson Chan Ka-shun, has been ordered to retry a case after being found to have plagiarized 95% of a 2024 ruling from the defendant’s counsel. An appeal court panel confirmed the judge engaged in 'impermissible judicial copying', marking a recurrence of misconduct previously reprimanded.
- NPR’s Nina Totenberg long history of controversies, from plagiarism and ethics concerns to Alito retraction
NPR legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg retracted a false report claiming Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was retiring. The article highlights her past controversies, including plagiarism at National Observer in 1972 and ethics disputes over uncredited reporting on Supreme Court nominations.
- Platner asks for the Biden treatment from skeptical Democrats
Graham Platner and Jill Biden both face scrutiny over their personal histories, with Platner defending his marriage and past social media posts while Democrats express frustration over media focus on their personal lives. The article contrasts how Republicans and Democrats handle scandals, noting Republicans' dismissive attitude towards media criticism.
- AI is just unauthorised plagiarism at a bigger scale
The article argues that artificial intelligence systems are engaging in large-scale unauthorized plagiarism by training on copyrighted content without permission. The piece challenges the notion that AI development is fundamentally different from plagiarism, suggesting the scale and automation of the process does not change its ethical nature.