👶 Home childcare hits 30%. Singapore tops health index. Apple trails smart speakers market share.
Chart of the Day #523 looks at US childcare, healthiest countries in the world, and smart speaker market share.
💼 Hamburg and Berlin labour at >60%. US records highest particulate matter pollution. China leads manufacturing.
Chart of the Day #522 looks at labour force in major cities, criteria of air pollutants, and global manufacturing growth.
🍃 Eco-Friendly Products Remain Expensive. EdTech Seed Funding Rises. US AI Investment 4× Global Average.
Chart of the Day #521 Looks at Global Funding in Edtech, Barriers to Sustainable Practices, and a Comparison of US and Global AI Investment.
🏫 More Students Prefer Gamified Learning. Gym Enrolments Peak in January. The US Led AI Startups.
Chart of the Day #520 Looks at EdTech Sector Growth, Gym Membership Trends in the US, and Global AI Startups.
👀 Education Trends to Watch in 2026
5 Education Trends to watch in 2026. Global Skills Week in Washington DC this March. Early Bird Tickets available!
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🎓 MIT Tops University Rankings. Singapore Leads Asian Sustainable Trade. US Smart Manufacturing Driven by Automation.
Chart of the Day #519 Looks at Highest Highest-Ranked Universities Globally, Most Sustainable Economies, and Investment in Smart Manufacturing Technology.
How can graduates stand out when everyone’s application looks perfect?
QS Midweek Brief - January 14, 2026. Is AI making it harder for graduate to stand out? And how does humility improve leadership?
🍃 Venezuela Tops Oil Reserves. India’s Aviation Workforce is in Shortage. Global RAM Prices at Record High.
Chart of the Day #518 Looks at India’s Certified Pilots, Global Oil Reserves by Country, and Global RAM Prices.
🛠️ Skills and Workforce #60
QS Skills newsletter explores global labor trends, reskilling initiatives, and workforce gaps across impact sectors. Dive into the latest insights on Green Skills, Advanced Manufacturing, AI and Digital, and Health Skills.
👶 Victoria Leads Preschool Workforce. Canada Led Global Health Coverage. AI-Driven Cybersecurity Grows.
Chart of the Day #517 Looks at Preschool Workforce in Australia, Global Health Coverage, and AI Usage by Businesses and Enterprises.
What does educating future problem-solvers really require in 2026?
QS Midweek Brief - January 7, 2026. The rise of the "Plus" programme. And meet the Paris Climate School's inaugural Dean,