The story of Jason Arday's rapid rise through academia raises broader questions about opportunity, merit, inclusion and the responsibilities of universities. Tina Beattie explores the challenges facing higher education and the individuals who work within it

Jason Arday had vast potential, creative energy and charisma in abundance. He was clever, courageous, generous, imaginative, entrepreneurial and ambitious. He overcame significant difficulties to achieve his dreams, and he acknowledges in his thesis the people who supported him along the way – a loving family and a significant number of academics.

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