LIfBi already ended its activities on Platform X on January 10, 2025. The institute joins the initiative and the following announcement by Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf published on Februay 14th:

"Numerous academic institutions from the German-speaking world left Platform X in January 2025 following a widely recognised public appeal. By now, more than 120 universities and research institutes have joined the call to cease communication on X. This collective withdrawal underscores the scientific community’s commitment to values such as diversity, freedom, and academic integrity.

The decision for the joint "SciXit" is based on the assessment that the platform no longer meets the requirements for factual and respectful communication. Furthermore, scientific organisations emphasise the importance of resource efficiency: the time and energy spent on X can be used more effectively on other social networks to share research findings. Major institutions within the German Alliance of Science Organisations, including the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service), and the German Science and Humanities Council, have also completed their withdrawal from X.

By taking this step, the participating institutions are sending a strong signal in favour of an open and constructive discussion culture and reaffirming their commitment to fact-based communication."

LIfBi is still active on the following platforms:

Mastodon: @LIfBi_Bamberg@eduresearch.social

Bluesky: @lifbi.bsky.social

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/lifbi