> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 🎓 50% of AU Overseas Students in Postgrad Coursework. US Leads in Govt HIV Funding. Smart Steel Manufacturing Trends. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/50-of-au-overseas-students-in-postgrad-coursework-us-leads-in-govt-hiv-funding-smart-steel-manufacturing-trends/ - Published: 2025-08-08T11:45:27.000Z - Updated: 2025-08-08T11:45:26.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #406 Looks at Australian University Enrolment, Government Donor Funding for HIV, and Key Trends in the Global Steel Industry. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts [**Olá**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **🏖️** Luján Announces [$12 Million](https://www.quiverquant.com/news/Press+Release%3A+Luj%C3%A1n+Announces+%2412+Million+in+Federal+Funding+for+New+Mexico+Projects+from+Appropriations+Bill?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in Federal Funding for New Mexico Projects from Appropriations Bill. Massachusetts Allocates [$24M to Train 2,490 Adults](https://www.autobodynews.com/news/massachusetts-announces-24m-in-grants-for-career-technical-training?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in In-Demand Trades, Including Auto Body Repair. US Startup [Acquires Northvolt’s Gigafactory](http://discoveryalert.com.au/news/europes-battery-champion-northvolt-bankruptcy-2025/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Assets. IIM Kozhikode and Simplilearn Launch [AI-Powered Decision-Making](https://www.businesswireindia.com/iim-kozhikode-simplilearn-launch-professional-certificate-programme-ai-powered-decision-making-96058.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Programme for Senior Leaders. [Airtel](https://tech-ish.com/2025/08/08/airtel-africa-foundation-launches-tech-for-her/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Africa Foundation Launches 'Tech For Her' Program. UNM and Brown University will use a [$20M](https://lawschool.unm.edu/news/2025/08/unm-joins-brown-university-in-national-institute-focused-on-intuitive-trustworthy-ai-assistants.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) NSF grant to develop AI assistants for mental and behavioral health. India’s CBSE [launches ](https://indianexpress.com/article/education/cbse-launches-career-guidance-dashboard-counseling-hub-and-spoke-school-model-psychosocial-support-cbsecareerguidance-in-10175672/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)digital dashboard and counseling model to strengthen school career guidance. ### Today's Topics **🎓 Higher Education.** \>50% of Australian overseas students pursue postgraduate coursework **⚕️ Healthcare.** US had the highest donor government funding for HIV 🏭 **Advanced Manufacturing.** Smart steel manufacturing leads industry trends Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## 🎓 >50% of Australian Overseas Students Pursue Postgraduate Coursework [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdbH1tu6LNEnPmV-gfq7uugT-qMA1RXpIWuXkh2jBTy3dGzD4MnbaI8-WjB4pa6CiCLJl-AMrbuBbg6d1COPjZIuwzPn-BadJ5zbNTK0ZG6fuoUjCS1YAuCLoCem18Ihg5UU7NYSw?key=_6IU73iptBD9qErnH5_0Dg)](HCHXUFUCEAJGFB0NEAB8) Australia hosted 264,073 overseas students in higher education in 2023, with the majority 132,176 enrolled in postgraduate coursework programs. The data reflects Australia’s continued strength as a global [education hub](https://www.studyaustralia.gov.au/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), particularly for advanced degrees and professional qualifications. High international enrolment supports university funding and signals strong global demand for Australia’s credentialing pathways. The [Australian Strategy for International Education ](https://www.education.gov.au/australian-strategy-international-education-2021-2030?ref=newsletters.qs.com)continues to guide sector growth, emphasizing diversification, quality assurance, and long-term student mobility. ## ⚕️ US Had the Highest Donor Government Funding for HIV [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXevhMPNzmYbEF1gIwvRzxI0eqCTtfxMwqEQrj-Dgka6Tp0-ZMylip5k9JmMeDeT7itTntQCb-yxPIBrN86sIDXgl39mlRS0HO6TO6kdVGWVIT0-3ToCGOTm-EVO2Y1fpo20nCbZvA?key=_6IU73iptBD9qErnH5_0Dg)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHCCMIFN54WTADUDY5Z?ref=newsletters.qs.com) The United States leads donor government funding for HIV patients in lower and middle-income countries in 2024\. It remains the largest donor government for HIV programs, a role that is vital for sustaining treatment, prevention, and research in low and middle-income countries where domestic resources are limited. Recent trends show overall donor government funding has plateaued, raising concerns that without sustained US leadership through initiatives like [PEPFAR, ](https://www.state.gov/pepfar/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)progress toward global HIV targets could stall. The [Global Fund’s Seventh Replenishment ](https://www.theglobalfund.org/en/replenishment/seventh-replenishment/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)aims to counter this, backed by pledges from over 50 countries. ## 🏭 Smart Steel Manufacturing Leads Industry Trends [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfF_GjksOXBQXUuPJUB2T56QRg1kxCrqO4NnMOKV7ji7fdqUEV3EvxJspPyagy40riFEGMOKB4trZ0hFWDTwkaA5tlt7KWnG-B9RekcA52OrjJfM1Pj1wKLGk_WY--Q9WiSKV0TXQ?key=_6IU73iptBD9qErnH5_0Dg)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH80GFXCV2O9RIK7JLV/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Smart steel manufacturing leads global steel trends in 2024 with 24%, edging out recycled steel at 21%. The focus is shifting toward [automation, digitalization, and sustainability](https://www.mdmetals.com/2025/05/11/steel-industry-trends-2024/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), with 3D printing and robotic automation also gaining traction. This aligns with the accelerating push for greener and more efficient industrial production, such as [China's rapid expansion](https://equalocean.com/analysis/2023090720172?ref=newsletters.qs.com) of smart foundries and AI-led efficiency programs. The [EU’s Net-Zero Industry Act](https://epthinktank.eu/2025/02/13/implementing-the-eus-net-zero-industry-act/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) supports this pivot, promoting digital and low-carbon manufacturing across member states. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts* [Request a Demo](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?%5F%5Fhstc=246933147.4a0f9c817dbdb1552dab36c635584622.1688407869224.1749831404162.1749845959660.481&%5F%5Fhssc=246933147.4.1749845959660&%5F%5Fhsfp=4268195782&ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- **Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? Let us know at [qs.com.](https://www.qs.com/contact-us/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)