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- [Chinese students are rethinking study abroad. Are institutions keeping up?](https://newsletters.qs.com/chinese-students-are-rethinking-study-abroad-are-institutions-keeping-up.md) - QS International Student Survey data highlights new insights into Chinese student perspectives.
- [QS World University Rankings by Subject: South Asia on the rise](https://newsletters.qs.com/qs-world-university-rankings-by-subject-south-asia-on-the-rise.md) - The recently released QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 highlights the top universities for each subject from all over the world. New entrants from East Asia and performance improvements from South Asian universities are challenging the higher education status quo.
- [🗽 Five weeks to New York. Back to School turns 25.](https://newsletters.qs.com/five-weeks-to-new-york-back-to-school-turns-25.md) - Capital, policy, education leaders and employers defining the future value(s) of education; come hear what they have to say. Get your ticket today. Five weeks to NYC.
- [How should higher education rethink opportunity when the rules are changing?](https://newsletters.qs.com/how-should-higher-education-rethink-opportunity-when-the-rules-are-changing.md) - QS Midweek Brief - August 12, 2026. Why are university-industry partnerships more important than before? And how could scholarship rules change in the US?
- [New Speakers Confirmed | Back to School 2026](https://newsletters.qs.com/new-speakers-confirmed-back-to-school-2026.md) - The 25th Annual Back to School Summit convenes the leaders defining the future of higher education. From September 15-17, we’re bringing an exceptional line-up of influential university presidents, policymakers, CEOs, investors and innovators to New York City. This is where the sector's most influe…
- [What happens when student flexibility becomes a source of stress rather than empowerment?](https://newsletters.qs.com/what-happens-when-student-flexibility-becomes-a-source-of-stress-rather-than-empowerment.md) - QS Midweek Brief - Agust 5, 2026. Is too much choice impacting learning outcomes? And what can we learn from Greek TNE?
- [💬 A chatbot won't cut it anymore; what to look for next in tutoring. 🎒 Back to School - get your tickets now before it's sold out.](https://newsletters.qs.com/a-chatbot-wont-cut-it-anymore-what-to-look-for-next-in-tutoring-back-to-school-get-your-tickets-now-before-its-sold-out.md) - The AI differentiator has shifted from features to outcomes. Plus 20% off Back to School NYC
- [Generative AI is now mainstream in higher education – but governance is lagging](https://newsletters.qs.com/generative-ai-is-now-mainstream-in-higher-education-but-governance-is-lagging.md) - Two-thirds of academics and students now use Generative AI weekly. As adoption accelerates, universities face growing pressure to provide clearer guidance, stronger governance and AI literacy training.
- [How does the US still lead higher education? What challenges are on the horizon?](https://newsletters.qs.com/how-does-the-us-still-lead-higher-education-what-challenges-are-on-the-horizon.md) - The US still leads global higher education, but QS data shows maintaining that position will require continued innovation.
- [📣 Announcing the 2026 Australia and New Zealand EdTech 50. And 50 days until Back to School, NYC🗽](https://newsletters.qs.com/announcing-the-2026-australia-and-new-zealand-edtech-50-and-50-days-until-back-to-school-nyc.md) - K-12 reclaims the top sector spot in ANZ's 2026 EdTech 50, New Zealand's footprint doubles. Plus 50 days to Back to School Summit NYC.
- [Less than 50 days to go until the Back to School Summit 2026](https://newsletters.qs.com/back-to-school-2026-the-next-25-years-begin-here-early-bird-ends-june-30-2.md) - The countdown is on to the 25th Annual Back to School Summit, taking place in New York City from September 15–17. As one of the education sector's longest-running leadership gatherings, the Summit brings together the university leaders, policymakers, CEOs, investors and innovators shaping what's ne…
- [Why are some universities choosing infrastructure-first internationalisation over traditional city destinations?](https://newsletters.qs.com/why-are-some-universities-choosing-infrastructure-first-internationalisation-over-traditional-city-destinations.md) - QS Midweek Brief - July 29, 2026. Could the purpose-built study hub challenge traditional cities in the Best Student City rankings? And should we worry about being hypocrites?
- [📉 At $1B, Edtech funding fell 26% YoY 1H 2026. Could outcomes be the the next filter for education capital?](https://newsletters.qs.com/at-1b-edtech-funding-fell-26-yoy-1h-2026-could-outcomes-be-the-the-next-filter-for-education-capital.md) - Plus: Anthropic's Claude for Teachers, WGU's AI-credentialing, and Back to School turns 25- 20% discount code inside.
- [How can universities make TNE quality last after the launch headlines fade?](https://newsletters.qs.com/how-can-universities-make-tne-quality-last-after-the-launch-headlines-fade.md) - QS Midweek Brief - July 22, 2026. With TNE maturing, the next challenge is ensuring academic quality. And see how AU is going beyond the lab.
- [Seoul, Tokyo and London top QS Best Student Cities 2027](https://newsletters.qs.com/seoul-tokyo-and-london-top-qs-best-student-cities-2027.md) - QS Best Student Cities 2027 is live, with Seoul retaining first place, Tokyo second and London third as Asia Pacific cities gain ground across the ranking.
- [New QS insight: How students really perceive study destinations](https://newsletters.qs.com/new-qs-insight-how-students-really-perceive-study-destinations.md) - New QS analysis shows how international students see major study destinations, how perception shifts faster than policy and what education marketers should do next.
- [What happens to graduate development when AI removes the first step of work?](https://newsletters.qs.com/what-happens-to-graduate-development-when-ai-removes-the-first-step-of-work.md) - QS Midweek Brief - July 15, 2026. What can universities do to help students as AI takes over entry level roles? And how has using the gaokao to enter university evolved?
- [📊 68% of students see AI as a positive force. 🗽 Join us in NYC — Back to School turns 25.](https://newsletters.qs.com/68-of-students-see-ai-as-a-positive-force-join-us-in-nyc-back-to-school-turns-25.md) - New data on student and academic AI sentiment, plus BTS NYC's 25th; discount code inside.
- [How long can Europe hold its ground as Asia accelerates in global higher education?](https://newsletters.qs.com/how-long-can-europe-hold-its-ground-as-asia-accelerates-in-global-higher-education.md) - QS Midweek Brief - July 8, 2026. European unis remain strong in the rankings, but they're being chased down by Asia. And what does reputation mean?
- [Email exclusive insight from the QS World Future Skills Index. Plus, the US is the most future ready economy. The UK fails to convert academic excellence into economic growth.](https://newsletters.qs.com/email-exclusive-insight-from-the-qs-world-future-skills-index-plus-the-us-is-the-most-future-ready-economy-the-uk-fails-to-convert-academic-excellence-into-economic-growth-2.md) - The QS World Future Skills Index 2027 is now live. In this special edition of Chart of the Day, get our top three insights from the report, plus an exclusive subscriber-only chart.
- [What would a Burnham government mean for the future of UK higher education?](https://newsletters.qs.com/what-would-a-burnham-government-mean-for-the-future-of-uk-higher-education.md) - QS Midweek Brief - July 1, 2026. How does the UK's presumptive PM view education? And what do the rankings tell us about the US?
- [⌯✈︎ From Bihar to London: Degree Apprenticeships, AI credentials, and a $350M bet on skills.](https://newsletters.qs.com/from-bihar-to-london-degree-apprenticeships-ai-credentials-and-a-350m-bet-on-skills.md) - Work-integrated degrees gain traction; AI contributes to Oracle's 21,000 layoffs and AI literacy grows globally. Join us in NYC for the 25th Annual Back to School Summit.
- [Back to School 2026: The Next 25 Years Begin Here | Early Bird Ends June 30](https://newsletters.qs.com/back-to-school-2026-the-next-25-years-begin-here-early-bird-ends-june-30.md) - For 25 years, the most influential leaders in higher education, business, government, investment, and technology have gathered in New York City to examine the forces shaping the future. From September 15-17 2026, Back to School returns for its milestone 25th edition. Register now This anniversary a…
- [🛠️ Skills and Workforce #63](https://newsletters.qs.com/skills-and-workforce-63.md) - Hello 👋 In today’s newsletter: * Employers report growing shortages in the human skills needed to complement AI * The economies most ready for the future of work * Which jobs are most critical to delivering the UK’s Industrial Strategy? Skills Gaps Present Across Industries Across thousands of emp…
- [How does China turn research strength into long-term global influence?](https://newsletters.qs.com/how-does-china-turn-research-strength-into-long-term-global-influence.md) - QS Midweek Brief - June 24, 2026. We continue with our analysis of the 2027 QS World University Rankings by looking China. And how are demographic shifts impacting East Asian institutions?
- [🌍 What's the biggest bet in AI? People.](https://newsletters.qs.com/whats-the-biggest-bet-in-ai-people.md) - Governments are making the biggest bet in AI on people. This week: national skilling at population scale, AI tutors for disadvantaged pupils, and more classroom screen bans. Join QS innovation summits in New York 🗽 and London 🇬🇧!
- [What can the QS World University Rankings 2027 tell us?](https://newsletters.qs.com/what-can-the-qs-world-university-rankings-2027-tell-us.md) - QS Midweek Brief - June 18, 2026.TThe 2027 QS World University Rankings is out now! And has the reversal of DOGE-era cuts restored trust in US research?
- [QS World University Rankings 2027: Full results revealed. East Asia and the Middle East make gains. China adds 13 universities.](https://newsletters.qs.com/qs-world-university-rankings-2027-full-results-revealed-east-asia-and-the-middle-east-make-gains-china-adds-13-universities.md) - The QS World University Rankings 2027 is now live. Across the 1,504 featured institutions, we see intensified competition across global higher education systems. In today's long read, get our analysis of the results. Access the full results Stability at the top, pressure from below The top tier of…
- [📣 Announcing the 2026 Europe EdTech 200. Plus: London EdTech Week, AI skills and policy moves.](https://newsletters.qs.com/announcing-the-2026-europe-edtech-200-plus-london-edtech-week-ai-skills-and-policy-moves.md) - The 2026 Europe EdTech 200 lands as London EdTech Week begins, puts AI, workforce, and EdTech in focus.
- [📘 Education's new funding test: do graduates get hired?](https://newsletters.qs.com/educations-new-funding-test-do-graduates-get-hired.md) - US, UK, and state systems now define value by labor market results. How innovative systems are responding. Join the QS Innovation Webinar and Summits!
- [What is the difference between information and knowledge in an AI-powered classroom?](https://newsletters.qs.com/what-is-the-difference-between-information-and-knowledge-in-an-ai-powered-classroom.md) - QS Midweek Brief - June 10, 2026. What do business school educators think about AI in education? And is Ireland becoming a victim of its own success?
- [🏫 100M+ children out of school in Africa. Lithium-ion leads energy storage. US manufacturing earnings up 30%.](https://newsletters.qs.com/100m-children-out-of-school-in-africa-lithium-ion-leads-energy-storage-us-manufacturing-earnings-up-30.md) - Chart of the Day #621 looks at children out of school in Africa, data center energy storage market and US advanced manufacturing earnings.
- [🎓 Healthcare occupations lead US earnings. EU packaged water market led by mineral water. AI salaries led by ML specialists.](https://newsletters.qs.com/healthcare-occupations-lead-us-earnings-eu-packaged-water-market-led-by-mineral-water-ai-salaries-led-by-ml-specialists.md) - Chart of the Day #620 looks at highest paid professions in the US, EU packaged water market and AI jobs in the US market.
- [👶 Preschool participation is highest in Western AU. Env fund is 1/4th the UNEP budget. Marketing as top AI use case.](https://newsletters.qs.com/preschool-participation-is-highest-in-western-au-env-fund-is-1-4th-the-unep-budget-marketing-as-top-ai-use-case.md) - Chart of the Day #618 looks at preschoolers in Australia, UNEP’s budget and most common generative AI uses.
- [🎓 China continues higher education growth. Metal additive market led by North America. Antidepressant use triples in Estonia.](https://newsletters.qs.com/china-continues-higher-education-growth-metal-additive-market-led-by-north-america-antidepressant-use-triples-in-estonia.md) - Chart of the Day #619 looks at higher education in China, antidepressant consumption in Estonia and global metal additive market.
- [👶 India's early childhood enrolment. Netherland's pharma spend <10%. Healthcare costs concern manufacturing CEOs.](https://newsletters.qs.com/indias-early-childhood-enrolment-netherlands-pharma-spend-10-healthcare-costs-concern-manufacturing-ceos.md) - Chart of the Day #613 looks at early childhood enrolment rates, pharmaceutical spending and US CEOs’ manufacturing concerns.
- [🗂️ University AI contracts are renewing, but what does effective AI adoption actually look like?](https://newsletters.qs.com/university-ai-contracts-are-renewing-but-what-does-effective-ai-adoption-actually-look-like.md) - AI-university contracts renew, Google and UNICEF go global, and OpenAI plants its first international lab in Singapore. Explore the AI Capability Framework.
- [💼 UK employment above 70%. Animal healthcare continues to expand. Singapore's semiconductor power.](https://newsletters.qs.com/uk-employment-above-70-animal-healthcare-continues-to-expand-singapores-semiconductor-power.md) - Chart of the Day #617 looks at employment in the UK, animal healthcare market and Singapore’s manufacturing industry output.
- [Universities show up at every stage of EdTech innovation. Read the report on Edtech Ecosystem Hubs.](https://newsletters.qs.com/universities-show-up-at-every-stage-of-edtech-innovation-read-the-report-on-edtech-ecosystem-hubs.md) - EdTech Ecosystem Hubs are changing how innovation moves from idea to adoption, and universities play a critical role. New events to attend. $200M partnership for health, education and econ mobilty.
- [🍃 Nepal and Myanmar lead South Asian agriculture share. Ransomware remains top cyber risk. Childcare in Canada.](https://newsletters.qs.com/nepal-and-myanmar-lead-south-asian-agriculture-share-ransomware-remains-top-cyber-risk-childcare-in-canada.md) - Chart of the Day #616 looks at childcare arrangements in Canada, South Asian agriculture as a share of GDP and cybersecurity risks.
- [🏭 Fossil fuel consumption led by Asia. Poland sees a decline in higher education. Diabetes deaths highest across Asia.](https://newsletters.qs.com/fossil-fuel-consumption-led-by-asia-poland-sees-a-decline-in-higher-education-diabetes-deaths-highest-across-asia.md) - Chart of the Day #615 looks at higher education in Poland, death due to diabetes and fossil fuel consumption.
- [Why are Hungary’s universities betting on openness when global confidence feels fragile?](https://newsletters.qs.com/why-are-hungarys-universities-betting-on-openness-when-global-confidence-feels-fragile.md) - QS Midweek Brief - May 27, 2026. Hungary is betting on openness as other destinations become more closed. And what just happened with the UK's freedom of speech?
- [🤖 England’s unemployment rate reaches ~6%. O1-preview led Blocksworld performance. Clean products drove demand.](https://newsletters.qs.com/englands-unemployment-rate-reaches-6-o1-preview-led-blocksworld-performance-clean-products-drove-demand.md) - Chart of the Day #614 looks at unemployment rate in the UK, sustainable beauty consumer interests and blocksworld performance by AI models.
- [🤖 Oracle records highest tech layoffs. Private education expands beyond public sector. Woodlands cover majority of EU land.](https://newsletters.qs.com/oracle-records-highest-tech-layoffs-private-education-expands-beyond-public-sector-woodlands-cover-majority-of-eu-land.md) - Chart of the Day #612 looks at K-12 education market, land coverage in the EU and layoffs due to AI investments in tech companies.
- [🍃 Sweden tops EU renewable energy rank. International students rose in Malaysia. AI investment flows to India and Singapore.](https://newsletters.qs.com/sweden-tops-eu-renewable-energy-rank-international-students-rose-in-malaysia-ai-investment-flows-to-india-and-singapore.md) - Chart of the Day #611 looks at international student enrolment in Malaysia, renewable energy shares in the EU and top AI investor destinations.
- [Workforce skills: consolidation on one track, free access on the other](https://newsletters.qs.com/workforce-skills-consolidation-on-one-track-free-access-on-the-other.md) - Workforce and AI skills demand is on the rise again, but markets and governments are solving it very differently. Download and read the EdTech Ecosystem Hubs Report. Innovation events to attend in 2026.
- [🎓 UAE expands sustainability programmes. Sweden’s health spend ~10% of GDP. Denmark prioritizes renewable energy.](https://newsletters.qs.com/uae-expands-sustainability-programmes-swedens-health-spend-10-of-gdp-denmark-prioritizes-renewable-energy.md) - Chart of the Day #610 looks at sustainability programmes in UAE universities, Sweden's government health expenditure and Renewable energy integration in the EU.
- [🍃 Green buildings reach 16% of sustainable loans. Preschool education prioritized in AU. Finance and marketing drive AI adoption.](https://newsletters.qs.com/green-buildings-reach-16-of-sustainable-loans-preschool-education-prioritized-in-au-finance-and-marketing-drive-ai-adoption.md) - Chart of the Day #609 looks at Australian preschool enrolment, sustainable loan values and AI adoption across industries in 2025.
- [🎓 EU student enrolment in the UK drops by 35%. Healthcare stability in Slovenia. China's thermal heavy electricity.](https://newsletters.qs.com/eu-student-enrolment-in-the-uk-drops-by-35-healthcare-stability-in-slovenia-chinas-thermal-heavy-electricity.md) - Chart of the Day #608 looks at European student enrolment in the UK, healthcare resources in Slovenia and industrial electricity generation in China.
- [🏫 Education exclusion remains high in Africa. Sustainability deals led by major banks. Generative AI growth accelerates by $30B.](https://newsletters.qs.com/education-exclusion-remains-high-in-africa-sustainability-deals-led-by-major-banks-generative-ai-growth-accelerates-by-30b.md) - Chart of the Day #607 looks at the rate of primary aged children out of school in Africa, deals among sustainability loan coordinators and the global generative AI market.
- [What does Germany stand for when international candidates are choosing on values?](https://newsletters.qs.com/what-does-germany-stand-for-when-international-candidates-are-choosing-on-values.md) - QS Midweek Brief - May 20, 2026. How is Germany's values based recruitment approach benefiting them? And why are some business schools making their programmes more stressful?
- [🎓 OECD Bachelor's completion rate >40%. Chile’s life expectancy reached >80. Manufacturers prioritize AI quality control.](https://newsletters.qs.com/oecd-bachelors-completion-rate-40-chiles-life-expectancy-reached-80-manufacturers-prioritize-ai-quality-control.md) - Chart of the Day #606 looks at OECD average for completing bachelor’s programmes, life expectancy in Chile and planned digital upgrades and AI governance in manufacturing.
- [🔬 Evidence, education, and EdTech: a new era of outcomes accountability.](https://newsletters.qs.com/6a04954386e7fa00015af52a.md) - Inside the studies, labs, and partnerships shifting how leading institutions compete. Read the EdTech Ecosystem Hubs Report. Innovation events to note in 2026.
- [🤖 AI market expands by $90B+. EU employment rate up >5%. Gen Z's concern on tourism impact.](https://newsletters.qs.com/ai-market-expands-by-90b-eu-employment-rate-up-5-gen-zs-concern-on-tourism-impact.md) - Chart of the Day #605 looks at employment rate in the EU, environmental impact of tourism in the UK and AI market revenue.
- [👶 US prioritizes pre K-12 funding. Norway's healthcare workforce holds steady. Data storage drives 50%+ revenue.](https://newsletters.qs.com/us-prioritizes-pre-k-12-funding-norways-healthcare-workforce-holds-steady-data-storage-drives-50-revenue.md) - Chart of the Day #604 looks at pre K-12 funding in the US, the healthcare workforce in Norway and manufacturing data management.
- [🍃 Oil prices continue to increase. Public school numbers are stable in Kenya. AI music reshapes entertainment.](https://newsletters.qs.com/oil-prices-continue-to-increase-public-school-numbers-are-stable-in-kenya-ai-music-reshapes-entertainment.md) - Chart of the Day #603 looks at public primary schools in Kenya, global oil price increase and AI-generated music.
- [How do scholarship restrictions reshape access, merit, and competitiveness across US states?](https://newsletters.qs.com/m.md) - QS Midweek Brief - May 13, 2026. America’s universities need the world. Some states don’t agree. And meet the new president of Singapore's LASALLE College of the Arts.
- [🏭 Service robots power China’s workforce growth. US preschool teacher salaries. Norway nears 45% of doctors trained abroad.](https://newsletters.qs.com/service-robots-power-chinas-workforce-growth-us-preschool-teacher-salaries-norway-nears-45-of-doctors-trained-abroad.md) - Chart of the Day #602 looks at preschool teacher salaries in the US, foreign trained doctors in the OECD and advanced manufacturing growth in China.
- [🏫 Nordic nations lead education scores. Italy and Austria had the highest organic farming. AI smart speaker growth.](https://newsletters.qs.com/nordic-nations-lead-education-scores-italy-and-austria-had-the-highest-organic-farming-ai-smart-speaker-growth.md) - Chart of the Day #601 looks at public education scores, organic farming in the EU and AI in smart speaker market share.
- [🏭 The US holds 80% of registered aircrafts. Gambia’s tertiary education exceeds 40%. Dubai Healthcare spending hits AED 3B+.](https://newsletters.qs.com/the-us-holds-80-of-registered-aircrafts-gambias-tertiary-education-exceeds-40-dubai-healthcare-spending-hits-aed-3b.md) - Chart of the Day #600 looks at tertiary education graduates by country, healthcare expenses in Dubai and registered aircrafts.
- [🎓 The micro credential economy is evolving…at the speed of trust.](https://newsletters.qs.com/the-micro-credential-economy-is-evolving-at-the-speed-of-trust.md) - Institutions are increasingly designing micro credentials for workforce outcomes, but only 32% report any fiscal benefit. As AWS makes its credentials free and incumbent platforms consolidate, the landscape of solutions is evolving fast. Accountability for outcomes is imminent.
- [🍃 China’s solar capacity expands sixfold. Employment in Malaysia. Claude tops AI agent benchmarks with nearly 90%.](https://newsletters.qs.com/chinas-solar-capacity-expands-sixfold-employment-in-malaysia-claude-tops-ai-agent-benchmarks-with-nearly-90.md) - Chart of the Day #599 looks at employment status in Malaysia, Chinese solar capacity and AI agent performance benchmarks.
- [When academia laughs at itself, what problems become easier to name out loud?](https://newsletters.qs.com/when-academia-laughs-at-itself-what-problems-become-easier-to-name-out-loud.md) - QS Midweek Brief - May 6, 2026. What can a game making light of academia tell us about actual challenges? And how do we create digital transformation as well as use data that matters?
- [🏫 Egypt's primary enrolment is >90%. Antibacterial use declines in Denmark. Hydrogen strategies continue to rise.](https://newsletters.qs.com/egypts-primary-enrolment-is-90-antibacterial-use-declines-in-denmark-hydrogen-strategies-continue-to-rise.md) - Chart of the Day #598 looks at primary school enrolment in Egypt, Antibacterial consumption in Denmark and number of hydrogen strategies.
- [👶 Mainstream schools lead EHCP placements. Recycling rates high across EU. AI contracts worth $200M.](https://newsletters.qs.com/mainstream-schools-lead-ehcp-placements-recycling-rates-high-across-eu-ai-contracts-worth-200m.md) - Chart of the Day #597 looks at ECHPs in England, recycling rates in the EU and US defence AI contract ceilings.
- [💼 Green employment expands in India. The Gulf region's rising temperatures. Defense electronics led by Europe.](https://newsletters.qs.com/green-employment-expands-in-india-the-gulf-regions-rising-temperatures-defense-electronics-led-by-europe.md) - Chart of the Day #596 looks at green jobs in India, the hottest countries in the world and defense electronic component manufacturing.
- [🎓 NUS leads in Asian university rankings once again. Finland’s health expenditure above 10%. Claude Opus LLM pricing at $20.](https://newsletters.qs.com/nus-leads-in-asian-university-rankings-once-again-finlands-health-expenditure-above-10-claude-opus-llm-pricing-at-20.md) - Chart of the Day #595 looks at top Asian universities, Finland’s health expenditure and top LLMs by performance.
- [📍Career Navigation in 2026: expanding entry points, evolving pathways.](https://newsletters.qs.com/career-navigation-in-2026-expanding-entry-points-evolving-pathways.md) - Career navigation is expanding. More entry points, more pathways, and more pressure on institutions to help learners move through the system, not just into it. AI upskilling from Saudi Arabia to Ireland, a $750M gift to UT Austin, and what's ahead for Innovation at QS.
- [🍃 Amphibians are most threatened. Indian pre-primary enrolment rises. Defense electronics market expands.](https://newsletters.qs.com/amphibians-are-most-threatened-indian-pre-primary-enrolment-rises-defense-electronics-market-expands.md) - Chart of the Day #594 looks at pre-primary education rates, threatened species by extinction and the defence electronics market.
- [What happens to learning when students carry a war in their pocket every day?](https://newsletters.qs.com/what-happens-to-learning-when-students-carry-a-war-in-their-pocket-every-day.md) - QS Midweek Brief - April 29, 2026. What are the hidden costs of war for students studying abroad? And are language degrees still worth it now that AI can create instant translation?
- [🏫 Kazakhstan and South Korea lead K-12 completion. Marijuana users in the US. AI market jumps 80% globally.](https://newsletters.qs.com/kazakhstan-and-south-korea-lead-k-12-completion-marijuana-users-in-the-us-ai-market-jumps-80-globally.md) - Chart of the Day #593 looks at secondary education completion rates, substance usage in the US and global AI market revenue.
- [🍃 Electricity drives carbon emissions. Japanese wages hold at ¥5M. Chinese ports lead globally.](https://newsletters.qs.com/electricity-drives-carbon-emissions-japanese-wages-hold-at-y-5m-chinese-ports-lead-globally.md) - Chart of the Day #592 looks at Japanese wages, global carbon emission data and top global ports.
- [🎓 US remains a top choice for Indian students. Austria ranks among top healthcare. EU primary energy output drops.](https://newsletters.qs.com/us-remains-a-top-choice-for-indian-students-austria-ranks-among-top-healthcare-eu-primary-energy-output-drops.md) - Chart of the Day #591 looks at Indian students in the US, practising physicians in Austria and energy production in the EU.
- [📈 At $512M, EdTech funding shows restraint vs retreat, fewer deals and sharper focus.🏆 Announcing the 2025 North America EdTech 200.](https://newsletters.qs.com/69e7f982813cb00001a977d5.md) - EdTech funding in Q1 reaches $512M as capital concentrates in employability. Announcing The 2026 North America Edtech 200. Today: The rise of digital and flex learning!
- [⚕️ Asia tops health system rankings. UK admission gap grows. Organic traffic nears half of web traffic.](https://newsletters.qs.com/asia-tops-health-system-rankings-uk-admission-gap-grows-organic-traffic-nears-half-of-web-traffic.md) - Chart of the Day #590 looks at UK admissions demand for primary schools, healthcare system rankings and internet traffic.
- [🍃 Global fuel prices surge. South Asia sees falling unemployment gap. Gulf water production is driven by desalination.](https://newsletters.qs.com/global-fuel-prices-surge-south-asia-sees-falling-unemployment-gap-gulf-water-production-is-driven-by-desalination.md) - Chart of the Day #589 looks at the educated population in South Asia facing unemployment, fuel prices and desalinated water production in the Gulf.
- [💼 India’s male participation is double that of females. US healthcare breaches impact >280M people. Global telecom led by APAC.](https://newsletters.qs.com/indias-male-participation-is-double-that-of-females-us-healthcare-breaches-impact-280m-people-global-telecom-led-by-apac.md) - Chart of the Day #588 looks at the labour force in India, healthcare data breaches in the US and global telecom market share.
- [👶 Korean childcare enrolment at nearly 70%. EU ammonia emissions decline. Most hopper GPUs go to Microsoft.](https://newsletters.qs.com/korean-childcare-enrolment-at-nearly-70-eu-ammonia-emissions-decline-most-hopper-gpus-go-to-microsoft.md) - Chart of the Day #587 looks at countries with high childcare enrolment, ammonia emissions in the EU and NVIDIA’s Hopper AI accelerator chips.
- [⚕️ Canada maintains full health coverage. Sri Lanka’s steady secondary enrolment. Productivity drives agentic AI use.](https://newsletters.qs.com/canada-maintains-full-health-coverage-sri-lankas-steady-secondary-enrolment-productivity-drives-agentic-ai-use.md) - Chart of the Day #586 looks at Sri Lanka’s secondary school enrolment, Canada’s health coverage and agentic AI usage.
- [🍃 Bulgaria leads the EU in protected land. Asia led iPhone component providers. German postgraduate enrolment dips.](https://newsletters.qs.com/bulgaria-leads-the-eu-in-protected-land-asia-led-iphone-component-providers-german-postgraduate-enrolment-dips.md) - Chart of the Day #585 looks at postgraduate enrolment in Germany, protected land in the EU and iPhone 12 component providers.
- [👶 Childcare participation tops 50% in the EU. Austria maintains steady health spending. Developers express low trust in AI.](https://newsletters.qs.com/childcare-participation-tops-50-in-the-eu-austria-maintains-steady-health-spending-developers-express-low-trust-in-ai.md) - Chart of the Day #584 looks at formal childcare for toddlers aged 1-2 in the EU, Health expenditure in Austria and AI tools struggle with developer trust.
- [🔁 Beyond efficiency: AI as the workflow layer for teaching & learning? The EdTech AI 400 & the Innovation Webinar Series.](https://newsletters.qs.com/beyond-efficiency-ai-as-the-workflow-layer-for-teaching-learning-the-edtech-ai-400-the-innovation-webinar-series.md) - AI embeds more deeply in the workflow of learning, teaching, and work - plus the latest market moves & events. Join us in London 🇬🇧 June and December, and 🖥️ online next week for conversations that get to the heart of innovation and technology in education.
- [What does crisis leadership look like for international branch campuses under active security constraints?](https://newsletters.qs.com/what-does-crisis-leadership-look-like-for-international-branch-campuses-under-active-security-constraints.md) - QS Midweek Brief - April 15, 2026. How do universities respond when they are directly threatened during war? And could the conflict price students out of study abroad?
- [🏫 Panama’s child reading proficiency is below 20%. EU LNG imports remain vital. US & Russia own the most nuclear warheads.](https://newsletters.qs.com/panamas-child-reading-proficiency-is-below-20-eu-lng-imports-remain-vital-us-russia-own-the-most-nuclear-warheads.md) - Chart of the Day #583 looks at minimum reading proficiency among primary students, EU LNG imports and estimated nuclear warhead inventories.
- [⚕️ New Zealand vaping nears 15%. Italy’s employment rate rises. Sarvam AI topped the OlmOCR AI benchmark.](https://newsletters.qs.com/new-zealand-vaping-nears-15-italys-employment-rate-rises-sarvam-ai-topped-the-olmocr-ai-benchmark.md) - Chart of the Day #582 looks at the employment rate in Italy, vape users in New Zealand and OlmOCR character recognition AI benchmarks.
- [🍃 China gets 30% of its crude from the Middle East. ChatGPT leads AI traffic. Italy’s bachelor enrolments are rising.](https://newsletters.qs.com/china-gets-30-of-its-crude-from-the-middle-east-chatgpt-leads-ai-traffic-italys-bachelor-enrolments-are-rising.md) - Chart of the Day #581 looks at domestic enrolment numbers in Italy, Chinese crude oil imports and AI platform traffic.
- [⚕️ EU leads sanitation access. Science is the least chosen in Macau. China tops advanced manufacturing collabs with AU.](https://newsletters.qs.com/eu-leads-sanitation-access-science-is-the-least-chosen-in-macau-china-tops-advanced-manufacturing-collabs-with-au.md) - Chart of the Day #580 looks at higher education in Macau, safely managed sanitation services globally and Australia’s advanced manufacturing research collaborations.
- [🍃 US thermoelectric power uses 45% of water. IDEA-eligible students. ITS makes up quarter the AI education market.](https://newsletters.qs.com/us-thermoelectric-power-uses-45-of-water-idea-eligible-students-its-makes-up-quarter-the-ai-education-market.md) - Chart of the Day #577 looks at IDEA-eligible students aged 3-5, water usage in the US, and the global AI education market.
- [🏭 US military budget nears $1 trillion. French regions top EU crop value shares. Indian undergrad enrolments rise.](https://newsletters.qs.com/us-military-budget-nears-1-trillion-french-regions-top-eu-crop-value-shares-indian-undergrad-enrolments-rise.md) - Chart of the Day #576 looks at Indian undergraduate enrolments, crop value shares in the EU, and global military budgets.
- [🏭 China prioritises green manufacturing. Korea leads in Dr consultations per person. UK labour force neared 35M.](https://newsletters.qs.com/china-prioritises-green-manufacturing-korea-leads-in-dr-consultations-per-person-uk-labour-force-neared-35m.md) - Chart of the Day #578 looks at the labour force among OECD countries, doctor consultations per person, and China’s sustainable manufacturing research.
- [🍃 Transport drives tourism’s carbon footprint. EU primary enrolment declined. >90% of UK university students use AI.](https://newsletters.qs.com/transport-drives-tourisms-carbon-footprint-eu-primary-enrolment-declined-90-of-uk-university-students-use-ai.md) - Chart of the Day #579 looks at the EU’s primary student enrolment, global tourism carbon footprint and AI use among educational levels in the UK.
- [⭐ East Asia’s AI buildout sets a standard for digital fluency. Innovation events not to miss.](https://newsletters.qs.com/east-asias-ai-buildout-sets-a-standard-for-digital-fluency-innovation-events-not-to-miss.md) - A new baseline for digital citizenship is emerging, with AI fluency becoming a core societal skill. Global frameworks with cross border influence. AI & Innovation events not to miss!
- [🍃 Europe led health expenditure. Canada’s online learning expands. Nvidia dominates AI accelerator shares.](https://newsletters.qs.com/europe-led-health-expenditure-canadas-online-learning-expands-nvidia-dominates-ai-accelerator-shares.md) - Chart of the Day #575 looks at Canadian online learning programmes, global health expenditure and data AI accelerator unit shares.
- [🍃 Europe hosts most sustainable cities. Italian undergrad enrolments gain traction. Life Sciences ranks third in new US jobs.](https://newsletters.qs.com/europe-hosts-most-sustainable-cities-italian-undergrad-enrolments-gain-traction-life-sciences-ranks-third-in-new-us-jobs.md) - Chart of the Day #574 looks at Italian undergraduate enrolments, the world’s most sustainable cities and new jobs in domestic US manufacturing clusters.
- [Are institutions ready to rethink both value and learning design?](https://newsletters.qs.com/are-institutions-ready-to-rethink-both-value-and-learning-design.md) - QS Midweek Brief - April 1, 2026. Leaders at the QS Global Skills week urged unis to use research to remain relevant. And redesigning the curriculum for neurodivergent students.
- [⚕️ Safe drinking water access remains limited. Teacher gaps in pre-primary schools. Singapore and Seoul top AI cities.](https://newsletters.qs.com/safe-drinking-water-access-remains-limited-teacher-gaps-in-pre-primary-schools-singapore-and-seoul-top-ai-cities.md) - Chart of the Day #573 looks at pupil-to-teacher ratio in pre-primary education, safe drinking water availability and leading AI cities around the world.
- [⚖️ Teaching judgment may be Higher Ed’s most important role.](https://newsletters.qs.com/teaching-judgment-may-be-higher-eds-most-important-role.md) - Judgment rises as a core skill, while AI partnerships and programs expand globally. AI in Higher Education Webinar 31 March.
- [🏭 Agribusiness topped US projects. China led employee board representation. Energy firms emphasise non-financial KPIs.](https://newsletters.qs.com/agribusiness-topped-us-projects-china-led-employee-board-representation-energy-firms-emphasise-non-financial-kpis.md) - Chart of the Day #572 looks at employee board representation, non- financial KPIs among energy companies and domestic manufacturing projects in the US.
- [✈️ Turkey ranks third in German enrolment. Water sector disclosure of scope 3 GHG. GPT 4-o led AI model adoption.](https://newsletters.qs.com/turkey-ranks-third-in-german-enrolment-water-sector-disclosure-of-scope-3-ghg-gpt-4-o-led-ai-model-adoption.md) - Chart of the Day #571 looks at foreign students in Germany, scope 3 GHG disclosures and AI model adoption by organisations.
- [🧠 Durable skills drive future readiness. AI in Higher Ed Webinar next week.](https://newsletters.qs.com/durable-skills-drive-future-readiness-ai-in-higher-ed-webinar-next-week.md) - Durable skills top employer demand, and AI education partnerships accelerate worldwide. Join our webinar next week: Experiments to Ecosystems: AI in Higher Education.
- [⚕️ NUS topped env impact scores. Water and sanitation aid peaked in 2015. US domestic manufacturing up $480B.](https://newsletters.qs.com/nus-topped-env-impact-scores-water-and-sanitation-aid-peaked-in-2015-us-domestic-manufacturing-up-480b.md) - Chart of the Day #570 looks at Singaporean universities' environmental scores, ODA for water and sanitation and domestic manufacturing investment in the US.
- [Is AI forcing universities to rethink both skills and responsibility?](https://newsletters.qs.com/is-ai-forcing-universities-to-rethink-both-skills-and-responsibility.md) - QS Midweek Brief - March 26, 2026. Is AI a revolution, evolution or something else for skills? And how can we use AI in an environmentally mindful way?
- [💼 Nigeria among top labour force countries. EU and North America led fossil fuel subsidies. $400B in AI and cloud.](https://newsletters.qs.com/nigeria-among-top-labour-force-countries-eu-and-north-america-led-fossil-fuel-subsidies-400b-in-ai-and-cloud.md) - Chart of the Day #569 looks at labour force size globally, fossil fuel subsidies, and AI and cloud infrastructure spending.
- [🍃 Corporate emissions disclosure <50%. Advanced manufacturing drives the UK economy. Males in parliament grew with age.](https://newsletters.qs.com/corporate-emissions-disclosure-50-advanced-manufacturing-drives-the-uk-economy-males-in-parliament-grew-with-age.md) - Chart of the Day #568 Looks at the proportion of men in parliament, GHG emissions among listed companies and the UK’s advanced manufacturing economy.
- [👶 Donations boost early education. Data centers drive high power use. US leads global data centers.](https://newsletters.qs.com/donations-boost-early-education-data-centers-drive-high-power-use-us-leads-global-data-centers-2.md) - Chart of the Day #567 looks at pre-primary funding, data centers electricity consumption and countries with the highest number of data centers.
- [🏫 Asia with most international schools. China leads in nanotechnology research. Global undernourishment threat.](https://newsletters.qs.com/asia-with-most-international-schools-china-leads-in-nanotechnology-research-global-undernourishment-threat.md) - Chart of the Day #566 looks at international K-12 schools, global undernourishment and nanotechnology research publications.
- [💻 More than half of college searches are AI enabled. 🌍 Global Skills Week 🇺🇸 25-26 March.](https://newsletters.qs.com/more-than-half-of-college-searches-are-ai-enabled-global-skills-week-25-26-march.md) - College search is going agentic. Here's what that means for institutions. Global Skills Week starts next Wednesday. Washington D.C., 25–26 March.
- [👶 Donations boost early education. Data centers drive high power use. US leads global data centers.](https://newsletters.qs.com/donations-boost-early-education-data-centers-drive-high-power-use-us-leads-global-data-centers.md) - Chart of the Day #565 looks at Pre-primary funding, data centers electricity consumption and countries with the highest number of data centers.
- [🏫 Japan maintains primary enrolment >100%. Companies disclosing scope 1 & 2 GHG. EU enterprise AI adoption.](https://newsletters.qs.com/japan-maintains-primary-enrolment-100-companies-disclosing-scope-1-2-ghg-eu-enterprise-ai-adoption.md) - Chart of the Day #564 looks at primary education enrolment in Japan, Scope 1 & 2 GHG disclosure by companies and AI adoption by EU enterprises.
- [What does “comparable quality” mean when TNE models and student experiences vary by design?](https://newsletters.qs.com/what-does-comparable-quality-mean-when-tne-models-and-student-experiences-vary-by-design.md) - QS Midweek Brief - March 18, 2026. Is TNE headed for an oversight problem? And how should the UK's university sector transform its governance?
- [🍃 Japanese firms lead in green patents. Singapore's postgrad enrolments rise. Asia tops manufacturing employment.](https://newsletters.qs.com/japanese-firms-lead-in-green-patents-singapores-postgrad-enrolments-rise-asia-tops-manufacturing-employment.md) - Chart of the Day #563 looks at postgraduate enrolments in Singapore, green patents among listed companies and global manufacturing employment.
- [👶 Pedagogical training requirements met. Malaria cases rose globally. Belgium topped AI adoption across the EU.](https://newsletters.qs.com/pedagogical-training-requirements-met-malaria-cases-rose-globally-belgium-topped-ai-adoption-across-the-eu.md) - Chart of the Day #562 looks at pedagogical training, increasing malaria cases and AI use in enterprises.
- [💼 Global working poverty declines. Sustainability assurance reached 80%. AU's manufacturing GVA rises.](https://newsletters.qs.com/global-working-poverty-declines-sustainability-assurance-reached-80-aus-manufacturing-gva-rises.md) - Chart of the Day #561 looks at the global working poverty rate, sustainability assurance and the Australian manufacturing industry.
- [🎓 Albania's tertiary enrolment rises. Top OECD pharma spenders. STEM roles listed in AI jobs.](https://newsletters.qs.com/albanias-tertiary-enrolment-rises-top-oecd-pharma-spenders-stem-roles-listed-in-ai-jobs.md) - Chart of the Day #560 looks at tertiary education in Albania, retail pharmaceutical expenditure and AI job postings.
- [🌍 Global Skills Week: Career Navigation, AI, Critical Industry Skills. Join us in D.C. 🇺🇸 25-26 March.](https://newsletters.qs.com/global-skills-week-career-navigation-ai-critical-industry-skills-join-us-in-d-c-25-26-march.md) - Global Skills Week. Four themes. Two days. Washington D.C., 25–26 March Join the conversations shaping the skills economy.
- [🍃 Europe leads in GHG reduction targets. Global pre-primary enrolment hits 50%. Transport tops EU sold production.](https://newsletters.qs.com/europe-leads-in-ghg-reduction-targets-global-pre-primary-enrolment-hits-50-transport-tops-eu-sold-production.md) - Chart of the Day #559 looks at Early childhood education enrolment, GHG reduction targets, and EU sold production.
- [What would it take to make “degrees on the job” a mainstream talent pipeline?](https://newsletters.qs.com/what-would-it-take-to-make-degrees-on-the-job-a-mainstream-talent-pipeline.md) - QS Midweek Brief - March 11, 2026. Could the rise of degree apprenticeships offer a solution to higher ed ROI concerns? And how does China and India's education policies differ?
- [💼 Women’s representation in Parliament. NTD intervention declined by 30%. Context awareness in multimodal AI.](https://newsletters.qs.com/womens-representation-in-parliament-ntd-intervention-declined-by-30-context-awareness-in-multimodal-ai.md) - Chart of the Day #558 looks at women's participation in parliament, global NTD intervention, and AI multimodal market share.
- [🏫 Slovenian K-12 success up 90%. CO2 emissions driven by fossil fuels. Asia led maritime freight volume.](https://newsletters.qs.com/slovenian-k-12-success-up-90-co2-emissions-driven-by-fossil-fuels-asia-led-maritime-freight-volume.md) - Chart of the Day #557 looks at Slovenian students to upper secondary, CO2 emissions by transport and global maritime freight volume.
- [👶 Low-income countries lack childcare access. Canada’s hospital pay declined. Tech leads AI ethics transparency.](https://newsletters.qs.com/low-income-countries-lack-childcare-access-canadas-hospital-pay-declined-tech-leads-ai-ethics-transparency.md) - Chart of the Day #556 looks at statutory childcare systems, hospital employee compensation and AI ethics disclosures.
- [💼 China’s migrant workforce hits 300M. Tech sector led in green patents. Lithium mining investment rises.](https://newsletters.qs.com/chinas-migrant-workforce-hits-300m-tech-sector-led-in-green-patents-lithium-mining-investment-rises.md) - Chart of the Day #555 looks at the Chinese workforce, green patents by sector and critical mineral mining investment.
- [🍃 KBA’s increasingly protected. International students grew in Ontario. Global internet usage reached 70%.](https://newsletters.qs.com/kbas-increasingly-protected-international-students-grew-in-ontario-global-internet-usage-reached-70.md) - Chart of the Day #554 looks at International students in Ontario, KBA’s protection coverage and global internet access.
- [Are skills gaps and student scepticism two sides of the same problem?](https://newsletters.qs.com/are-skills-gaps-and-student-scepticism-two-sides-of-the-same-problem.md) - Welcome! I write this having just gotten back from Hong Kong where I spent the last week covering the 2026 APAIE conference. Thank you to everyone who subscribed to this newsletter from that event. While it was great being back after an extended period, it was striking to see how APAIE has changed,…
- [The next phase of skills-first is infrastructure, mobility, and proof](https://newsletters.qs.com/two-capabilities-are-rising-to-the-top-ai-literacy-and-entrepreneurial-mindset-2.md) - Skills-first is evolving. The next advantage is how well your system connects. What’s changed? Mobility patterns are shifting, and so is how learners evaluate return on investment. In QS’s new Global Student Flows: United States briefing, one data point stands out for any leader competing for talen…
- [💼 NEET continues to affect youth. Global health ODA funding is declining. China and India led AI integration.](https://newsletters.qs.com/neet-continues-to-affect-youth-global-health-oda-funding-is-declining-china-and-india-led-ai-integration.md) - Chart of the Day #553 looks at regions affected by NEET, Official development assistance in the health sector and top countries based on AI integration.
- [💎 International Education Becomes a Strategic Asset. 🌐 Student mobility in focus at Global Skills Week.](https://newsletters.qs.com/international-education-becomes-a-strategic-asset-student-mobility-in-focus-at-global-skills-week.md) - Governments scale partnerships, campuses, and policies to compete for global students. Hear from international education leaders at Global Skills Week (25-26 March).
- [🍃 Electricity leads renewable integration. Global upper secondary completion at 60%. EU and North America led R&D.](https://newsletters.qs.com/electricity-leads-renewable-integration-global-upper-secondary-completion-at-60-eu-and-north-america-led-r-d.md) - Chart of the Day #552 looks at Upper secondary education, renewable integration and R&D expenditure.
- [🍃 Super Bowl pulled in >600 private jets. Zero sugar soda outsold regular soda. Primary school English training declined.](https://newsletters.qs.com/super-bowl-pulled-in-600-private-jets-zero-sugar-soda-outsold-regular-soda-primary-school-english-training-declined.md) - Chart of the Day #551 looks at English language training in British schools, private jet arrivals for the Super Bowl, and Pepsi and Coca Cola soda sales.
- [🤖 North America tops AI use for sports. Off shelve alcohol sales. Latino and Hispanic employment >60%.](https://newsletters.qs.com/north-america-tops-ai-use-for-sports-off-shelve-alcohol-sales-latino-and-hispanic-employment-60.md) - Chart of the Day #550 looks at employment–population ratio of Latino and Hispanic communities, alcoholic drink sales volumes and AI usage in sports
- [🏭 EVs at depreciation risk. Residential solar costed <$4 per watt. Netherlands led in English proficiency.](https://newsletters.qs.com/evs-at-depreciation-risk-residential-solar-costed-4-per-watt-netherlands-led-in-english-proficiency.md) - Chart of the Day #549 looks at English proficiency scores, residential solar costs in the US, and depreciation of types of vehicles.

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