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University suspends academic amid plagiarism row over race research
A US-based researcher facing accusations of plagiarism in work examining racial disparities has been suspended by his institution. The academic, known for his criticism of diversity initiatives, was previously dismissed from Cambridge over controversial views on race.
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Nathan Cofnas, a researcher at a US university, has been suspended following allegations of plagiarism in academic work, according to reports. The suspension comes as Cofnas faces accusations related to research examining racial disparities and genetic factors.
Cofnas has been a prominent critic of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in academic institutions. His public positions on race-related topics have generated significant controversy within scholarly circles.
The researcher's current suspension follows his departure from Cambridge University in 2024, where he was dismissed over his expressed views regarding race and genetic research. Cofnas had been working at Cambridge's Department of History and Philosophy of Science prior to that departure.
The plagiarism allegations represent a separate development in what has become an increasingly contentious academic dispute. The case underscores ongoing tensions within the scholarly community over research methodologies, attribution practices, and the intersection of scientific inquiry with broader social and political debates.