> ## 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. # 🍃 Europe hosts most sustainable cities. Italian undergrad enrolments gain traction. Life Sciences ranks third in new US jobs. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/europe-hosts-most-sustainable-cities-italian-undergrad-enrolments-gain-traction-life-sciences-ranks-third-in-new-us-jobs/ - Published: 2026-04-01T11:40:48.000Z - Updated: 2026-04-01T11:40:48.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #574 looks at Italian undergraduate enrolments, the world’s most sustainable cities and new jobs in domestic US manufacturing clusters. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts **Hello 👋** Microsoft commits [$1B](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/microsoft-commits-1-billion-to-thailand-ai-infrastructure-and-workforce-training?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to expand AI infrastructure and workforce training in Thailand. Google DeepMind [launched](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/google-deepmind-ai-curriculum-targets-university-students-building-language-models-from-scratch?ref=newsletters.qs.com) a university AI curriculum for hands-on, responsible model development. Google [partners](https://businessamlive.com/google-taps-creative-sector-to-close-nigerias-classroom-resource-gap/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) with Nigerian creators for educational initiative. ### Today's Topics 🎓 **Higher Education.** Italian undergraduate enrolments increase steadily **🍃 Green Skills.** The world’s most sustainable cities are located in Europe 🏭 **Advanced Manufacturing.** Life sciences created 60K new jobs through domestic investment in the US Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## 🎓 Italian undergraduate enrolments increase steadily [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/03/data-src-image-5737ee02-8500-4c43-8b6e-1942286a8d05.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHATTAUNHTM3NIS0U2U?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Domestic undergraduate enrolments in Italy rose steadily from 2018 to 2022\. This reflects sustained growth in higher education participation. A strong demand for [higher education and investment in academic pathways ](https://www.cimea.it/EN/pagina-il-sistema-italiano-d-istruzione-superiore?ref=newsletters.qs.com)preparing students for skilled workforce roles can be seen. This growth aligns with broader [European higher education expansion ](https://education.ec.europa.eu/news/european-universities-initiative-final-report-published?ref=newsletters.qs.com)and lifelong learning initiatives. Italy’s National Higher Education Reform, implemented by the Ministry of University and Research, support access, quality improvement, and alignment with labour market needs. ## **🍃** World’s most sustainable cities are located in Europe [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/03/data-src-image-183a3773-af71-4a03-92be-4952821a72c4.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHQG6SVBFDGMJCYHAPE?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Helsinki tops the 2025 sustainability rankings for the second year in a row. These cities, which are all in Europe, prioritise [green infrastructure](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/nature-and-biodiversity/green-infrastructure%5Fen?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and efficient public transport, making urban life more eco-friendly. Citizens actively engage in sustainability initiatives, from waste reduction to green mobility, reinforcing community-driven[ environmental policies.](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/392901832%5FCommunity%5FParticipation%5Fin%5FEnvironmental%5FPolicies%5Fand%5FLegislation%5FTowards%5FPromoting%5FSustainable%5FEnvironmental%5FGovernance?ref=newsletters.qs.com) The European Green City Action Plan, implemented by the European Commission, supports these efforts, promoting carbon neutrality and sustainable urban development across member cities. ## 🏭 Life sciences created 60K new jobs through domestic investment in the US [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/03/data-src-image-8276060a-f9c9-48dc-a76f-ec9c302db7cb.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHNTWHKYSATS1JPNPK2?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [Life sciences](https://www.usalifesciences.com/us/portal/index.php?ref=newsletters.qs.com) cover industries focused on health, biology, and biotechnology, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and research laboratories. In the US, this cluster generated nearly 60K new jobs through domestic investment, reflecting high demand for medical products and research outputs. The substantial workforce indicates the sector’s role in both economic growth and public health infrastructure. The [US Advanced Manufacturing National Programme](https://www.manufacturingusa.com/reports/national-strategy-advanced-manufacturing?ref=newsletters.qs.com) promotes workforce development and industry expansion to stay competitive. --- **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? 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