It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Professor Jason Arday.
Prof. Arday worked with the British Association of Biological Anthropology and Osteoarchaeology (BABAO) Trustees and our ED&I Committee in 2021 as a Partner on our Race Equality Review. Our focus at this time is to hold a positive message in memory of the lasting progress he helped bring to BABAO. We remember him fondly and extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and colleagues.
We recognise this may have had an impact on our members, especially our Black and neurodivergent members. For anyone affected, the Samaritans in the UK and Ireland can be contacted on 116 123. Other helplines can be found at findahelpline.com.
BABAO Board of Trustees
21st August 2026