Statement sent to media 02 August 2026
We take allegations of academic misconduct incredibly seriously. It is University procedure that investigations are carried out by the institution at which the research was undertaken. This is standard practice in the sector because that institution has access to the information to ensure a full and fair investigation. We have either advised complainants to approach the relevant institution or passed on complaints. Allegations of plagiarism regarding Professor Arday's thesis and some of his journal publications have been investigated by Liverpool John Moores University and the journals in question.