The UK Reproducibility Network: A progress report

There is growing awareness that the ways in which academic research is conducted could be improved. A number of exciting innovations are emerging, alongside a broader agenda that includes a growing emphasis on open research. This short article outlines the rationale, progress and plans of the UK Reproducibility Network, which is one of a growing number of similar initiatives internationally that promote more rigorous and transparent research. •The UK Reproducibility Network enables collaboration to improve research quality.•It now has communities in over 60 UK institutions, and over 30 formal members.•It supports open research, rigour, transparency and quality across disciplines.•There are now 15 Reproducibility Networks internationally.