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UK Universities Withdraw from X (Formerly Twitter) Due to Misinformation Concerns

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British Universities Lead Exodus from X Amid Misinformation and Toxicity Concerns

A growing number of British universities and higher education institutions are abandoning Elon Musk’s social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), citing concerns over the spread of misinformation, the promotion of violence, and declining user engagement. This exodus follows a similar trend among British police forces, signaling a broader retreat from the platform by public institutions. The move comes after X faced criticism for its role in amplifying hate speech and misinformation during racial unrest in Britain last year. Musk’s subsequent controversial statements, including calls for the imprisonment of political figures and the release of far-right activists, have further fueled concerns about the platform’s direction.

A Reuters survey of over 150 universities, colleges, and art conservatoires revealed a significant decrease in activity on X. Several institutions confirmed they have either scaled back their presence to the bare minimum or abandoned the platform entirely. This trend reflects a growing unease within academia about the platform’s increasingly toxic environment. Many universities cited the proliferation of misinformation and harmful content as key factors in their decision to withdraw. The decline in meaningful engagement with their audiences on X also contributed to the exodus.

Leading institutions like the London Business School, which boasts 182,000 followers, haven’t posted on X since September, citing a strategic focus on platforms with higher levels of effective audience engagement. This move underscores a shift in communication strategies away from X, even for institutions with substantial followings. At the University of Cambridge, at least seven of its 31 colleges have ceased posting on X, with Homerton College, the largest college by student population, explicitly acknowledging the platform’s increasing toxicity. While the University of Cambridge itself continues to use X, the individual college decisions signal a growing internal dissent regarding the platform’s suitability for academic discourse.

Oxford University has also witnessed a withdrawal from X. Merton College, the university’s highest-ranked college, has deleted its account altogether. Harris Manchester College, another Oxford institution, has directed its followers to alternative platforms, indicating a deliberate move away from X. The University of East Anglia reported a dramatic 80% plunge in audience engagement on the platform, further highlighting the dwindling effectiveness of X as a communication tool for academic institutions.

Beyond the Oxbridge elite, other universities across the country are following suit. Falmouth University and Plymouth Marjon University have halted their X activity. London Metropolitan University cited declining engagement as the reason for its reduced presence, while Buckinghamshire New University explicitly stated its discomfort with the platform’s current environment. These decisions reflect a nationwide trend of universities reassessing their relationship with X.

The exodus extends beyond traditional universities to prestigious arts conservatoires. The Royal Northern College of Music is actively shifting its focus to other platforms. Trinity Lab, a leading London performing arts conservatoire, has deleted its X account, while the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama has been inactive since August. This widespread withdrawal across various educational and cultural institutions paints a clear picture of X’s declining relevance in the British academic and artistic landscape. The institutions are seeking alternative platforms that foster constructive dialogue and prioritize accurate information dissemination, leaving X behind in their pursuit of a healthier online environment. The silence from X in response to these developments underscores the platform’s apparent struggle to address the concerns raised by these prominent institutions.

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