The 7th ProSPER.Net General Assembly and the 13th Board meeting were successfully held at Hosei University in Tokyo, Japan on 11 and 12 July. Representatives from 20 members and partners joined the meetings. ProSPER.Net members and partners will gather again in November to take up the discussion at the Special General Assembly which will be hosted by Chubu University in Nagoya, Japan. (posted 31 Jul)