🎓 India Led UK Student Flows. Labour Drove US Hospital Expenses. Green Manufacturing Tops Sustainability Research.
Chart of the Day #421 Looks at Indian Student Flow to the UK, US Hospital Expenses, and Global Sustainable Manufacturing Research Topics
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Today's Topics
🎓Higher Education. India sent the most students to the UK
⚕️Health Skills. Labour accounted for the highest hospital expenses in the US🏭 Advanced Manufacturing. Green manufacturing topped global sustainable manufacturing research
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🎓 India Sent the Most Students to the UK
India sent 166K students to the UK in 2023/24, overtaking China at 150K, while Nigeria and Pakistan followed at 58K and 46K. The data highlights South Asia’s growing dominance in UK student inflows, shifting the balance away from China. This trend mirrors global competition for talent, with the US recently unlocking funds for Fulbright and EducationUSA to sustain appeal. The UK’s Graduate Route visa, overseen by the Home Office, remains central to attracting and retaining these students.
⚕️Labour Accounted for the Highest Hospital Expenses in the US
Labor costs dominate US hospital expenses, accounting for 56% of total spending in 2024. This reliance on labor underscores workforce shortages and rising wages, which have intensified post-pandemic. At the same time, hospitals are investing in digital tools to offset costs, mirroring broader adoption of AI in healthcare. Federal initiatives such as the HHS Health Workforce Strategic Plan aim to address these pressures by strengthening staffing pipelines.
🏭 Green Manufacturing Topped Global Sustainable Manufacturing Research
In 2024, advanced manufacturing priorities shaped research trends, with green manufacturing accounting for 38% and lean manufacturing 26.7%. This highlights a shift toward integrating automation and energy efficient technologies into production. Sustainable supply chains (20.9%) and energy efficiency (14.4%) round out the focus, underscoring the role of smart systems in reducing emissions. These research priorities align with the EU’s Circular Economy Action Plan, which promotes resource efficiency and sustainable industrial practices across member states.
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