The UB on Mastodon - embracing open science communication

In October 2023, the University of Groningen Library (UB) made the decision to leave X (formerly Twitter) and fully transition to Mastodon, a decentralized, non-commercial social media platform.

We believe that supporting academic staff at the University of Groningen and beyond in their open research and teaching practices requires a credible communication approach that ensures digital autonomy and self-determination. This prompted our decision to switch to an alternative social media platform that better aligns with academic values and the pursuit of knowledge.

Read more about our motivation and experience

• Take back control of research communication, embrace Mastodon
  (Blog article, 13 September 2023)

• The UB quits Twitter/X - follow us on Mastodon
  (Announcement, 19 October 2023)

• Hoe de Universiteitsbibliotheek Groningen Twitter achter zich liet (How the University of Groningen Library abandoned Twitter)
  (Interview PublicSpaces, 13 December 2023)

• One year after X: Embracing open science on Mastodon
  (Blog article, 23 October 2024)

Mastodon support for the academic community

• Quick guide to Mastodon for academic staff (PDF)
  

Research project ´Exploring Academic Staff Engagement on Mastodon´

(results to be published soon)