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Ghent University has suspended postdoctoral researcher Nathan Cofnas after he accused late Cambridge professor Jason Arday of plagiarism. Arday, the university's youngest Black professor, resigned in August and died days later.
Jia Qianqian, an award-winning poet and daughter of renowned writer Jia Pingwa, has been stripped of her associate professor title after Northwest University found nine of her published papers contained plagiarised content. Her master's degree was also revoked.
Malaysia's higher education institutions are implementing ministry-backed guidelines on generative AI use, requiring students to declare AI usage in assignments and maintain academic integrity standards to prevent misuse.
Chinese universities are intensifying exam security by banning smart glasses, watches, and fitness trackers after discovering students using wearables for cheating. The crackdown reflects concerns over advancing AI technology in examination halls.