> ## 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. # ✈️ China-UK Student Flow Down 3%. Automotive Led EU’s Robot Installation. Germany’s Nursing Workforce Stagnated. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/china-uk-student-flow-down-3-automotive-led-eus-robot-installation-germanys-nursing-workforce-stagnated/ - Published: 2025-08-18T11:59:23.000Z - Updated: 2025-08-18T11:59:22.000Z - Description: Chart of thChart of the Day #412 Looks at China-UK Student Flows, Germany’s Nursing Workforce, and Europe’s Sector-Wise Robot Installations. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts [Hej](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swedish%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com) 🌲 Australian government invests $21.5M in over 1,000 scholarships to upskill [aged care](https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-sam-rae-mp/media/australian-government-delivering-215-million-to-strengthen-aged-care-workforce?language=en&ref=newsletters.qs.com) workers and nurses. Ontario invests over [$5M to train 2,900+ workers](https://northumberlanddaily.ca/rss/ontario-investing-over-5m-to-train-northumberland-peterborough-workers-for-in-demand-jobs/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in Construction, Aviation, and Skilled Trades. JSW and POSCO [partnership](https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/jsw-steel-signs-agreement-with-south-korea-s-posco-to-explore-setting-up-6-mtpa-integrated-steel-plant-in-india-13461294.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) advances with HoA for $7.4B integrated steel plant in India. Kenya unveils AI skilling project for [100,000 public servants](https://techtrendske.co.ke/2025/08/15/kenya-unveils-ai-skilling-project-for-100000-public-servants/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Nigeria launches National [Skills Program](https://smallbusinessinsights.ng/fg-launches-skills-drive-to-connect-20m-youth-to-jobs-business-by-2030/?ref=newsletters.qs.com#google%5Fvignette) for youth. AWS and Code for Schools partner to deliver [AI literacy program](https://www.aboutamazon.com.au/news/aws/aws-and-code-for-schools-partner-to-empower-the-next-generation-of-australias-ai-builders?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to one million Australian K-12 students. [Monash University](https://www.cyberdaily.au/digital-transformation/12514-monash-university-unveils-australias-first-ai-research-supercomputer?ref=newsletters.qs.com) is building Australia’s first AI supercomputer with industry partners. ### Today's Topics **✈️ K12 Education.** International student flow from China to the UK declined by nearly 3% **⚕️ Healthcare.** No. of nursing and midwifery personnel stagnated in Germany 🏭 **Advanced Manufacturing.** EU automotive industry led in industrial robot installation Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) **For further student flows insights, tune into our new** [**Global Student Flows**](https://newsletters.qs.com/tag/global-student-flows/) **newsletter!** --- ## ✈️ International Student Flow From China to the UK Declined by Nearly 3% [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/08/image-1.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHD1SD41446KWA7A6QX/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) International student enrolment from China to the UK fell nearly 3% between 2022 and 2023, marking a shift as India has now surpassed China as the top source of new entrants. [The UK’s ban on most international students bringing dependents](https://cdsmayfair.com/news-and-insights/2025/03/27/the-impact-of-uk-immigration-policies-on-international-student-enrollment/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) has particularly deterred postgraduates, while rising competition from destinations such as the US, Canada, and Australia adds further pressure. Reflecting this trend, [Universities UK data reported a 37% year-on-year drop](https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20250108083530223&ref=newsletters.qs.com) in Chinese undergraduate applications for 2024 entry. ## ⚕️No. of Nursing and Midwifery Personnel Stagnated in Germany [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/08/image.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH5YYKYV3HS727NEO8W?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Germany is facing a growing shortage of nursing and midwifery personnel, with the ratio per 10,000 people slipping from 123 in 2020 to 122 in 2022.[ The country’s aging population](https://www.vanone.co.uk/relocating-to-germany/nursing-shortage-in-germany?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and rising demand for long-term care are key drivers of this gap. To meet the challenge, Germany is actively recruiting nurses from abroad, [offering attractive pay even at the entry level](https://hrinternational.in/blog/breaking-news-germany-needs-nurses-great-pay-perks-await/?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=Here's%20the%20kicker%E2%80%94the%20need,the%20majority%20of%20that%20number.). Addressing this shortage remains critical for sustaining its healthcare system. ## 🏭 EU Automotive Industry Led in Industrial Robot Installation [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeQK3DO8EY9C1xxRzAVxobqjdq50avoQcpkBbAwn0-EW5cFaPEKpCcC4QRyur3bgGXC7syZiIMORSz625V3iorMv5q5tLxrIq3l3wZbF6KdZeurHxMWHxiZKWPsFeV5_gPS5pVM?key=yKh1x1CSCnqZKBhjBeUvIw)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHV7PCS5DKM9HAZ61H2?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Europe’s automotive sector has long led industrial robot installations, remaining the region’s largest consumer for decades. [Rising competition from Tesla in the US and BYD in China ](https://solution1.com.tw/competitive-dynamics-between-byd-and-tesla-in-the-european-market-and-a-comparison-of-their-global-expansion-strategies-technical-capabilities-and-cost-structures/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)is pushing European automakers to accelerate automation, reinforcing their lead. Beyond automotive, the food and beverage industry is catching up, often surpassing electronics. Driven by strict hygiene standards and [the need to address labor shortages](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/europe-food-industry-automation-market-insights-20252033-mxdlf?ref=newsletters.qs.com), food producers increasingly deploy robots for repetitive tasks like picking, packing, and palletizing, signaling robotics’ growing role across European industries. --- **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)