Public research university in Ghent, Belgium; 50,000 students, 9,000 staff; operates Ghent University Library and Ghent University Hospital.
Ghent University has suspended postdoctoral researcher Nathan Cofnas and launched a preliminary disciplinary investigation over public statements about Professor Jason Arday. The action follows weeks of media scrutiny of Arday’s alleged plagiarism, Cambridge’s inquiry into his appointments and Arday’s death on 14 August; universities and campaigners are calling for lessons on press conduct and institutional checks.