OPERAS is Leaving Platform X: A Commitment to Our Values

Starting January 24, 2025, OPERAS will no longer be active on Platform X. This date, which coincides with the International Day of Education, serves as a fitting moment to reaffirm our commitment to fostering trust, openness, and transparency in our work and for research.

Recent and ongoing developments on Platform X have diverged significantly from OPERAS’ core values as a distributed infrastructure dedicated to trust, open scholarly communication, and supporting access to research in the social sciences and humanities.

OPERAS is steadfast in its mission to promote the principles of Open Science, ensuring that research results are accessible worldwide. We prioritise transparency in organising and coordinating our research infrastructure and in maintaining relationships with our stakeholders, users, members, and partners.

As part of this commitment, OPERAS recently published a landmark report titled “Fostering Trust in the Digital Age”. Featuring 27 papers from the TrustOn24 Workshop and a session at the Science Summit at the 79th United Nations General Assembly, this report brings together insights from experts on combating disinformation and strengthening trust in science and digital ecosystems. This initiative reflects OPERAS’ dedication to addressing the pressing challenges of the digital age while upholding the principles of trust and transparency.

Our departure from Platform X underscores our commitment to ensuring information integrity and fostering a trustworthy environment for open scholarly communication.

You can continue to connect with us on LinkedIn, YouTube and Facebook and soon also on our new Bluesky channel, or visit our website and blog for the latest updates and insights.