# Jason Arday

jason arday is a British sociologist, writer and fundraiser best known for his research on race and racism. He is Associate Professor of Sociology and Deputy Executive Dean (People and Culture) in the Faculty of Social Science and Health at the University of Durham, as well as Adjunct Professor at Nelson Mandela University in the Centre for Critical Studies in Higher Education Transformation, South Africa. == Research and career == === Education and early career === Arday completed his undergraduate degree in Education Studies with Physical Education at the University of Surrey, before going onto study for a Master of Arts (MA) in Education at St Mary's University, Twickenham and Postgraduate Certificate in General Education (PGCE) at the Institute of Education.