> ## 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. # 🎓 US K12 Student Enrolment Down 700K. EU Universities Top Sustainability Rankings. Denmark Led in AI Use. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/us-k12-student-enrolment-down-700k-eu-universities-top-sustainability-rankings-denmark-led-in-ai-use/ - Published: 2025-08-06T11:37:10.000Z - Updated: 2025-08-06T11:37:09.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #404 looks at US K-12 enrolment trends, university sustainability rankings, and global enterprise AI adoption. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts [**Privet**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=Russian%20is%20an%20East%20Slavic,the%20Indo%2DEuropean%20language%20family.) **👋** Mobile training van reaches 300+ engineering students with [hands-on automotive skills certification](https://www.autocarpro.in/news/mobile-training-program-reaches-300-engineering-students-across-four-indian-institutes-127913?ref=newsletters.qs.com). [Upskilling](https://www.miragenews.com/upskilling-victorias-womens-health-workforce-1510066/?ref=newsletters.qs.com#google%5Fvignette) among Victoria's women's health workforce. Pegasystems and UEM Kolkata collaborate to launch [digital skills](https://digitalterminal.in/tech-companies/pegasystems-and-uem-kolkata-partner-to-launch-digital-skills-program-for-engineers?ref=newsletters.qs.com) training program for engineering students. GE Vernova invests [$25M+](https://www.turbomachinerymag.com/view/ge-vernova-unveils-more-than-25-million-expansion-at-turbomachinery-manufacturing-facility-in-hungary?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in Veresegyház turbine facility to enhance Hungary’s energy manufacturing capacity. Bangladesh government and World Bank sign [$79](https://today.thefinancialexpress.com.bd/education-youth/$79m-govt-wb-deal-signed-to-improve-workers-skills?ref=newsletters.qs.com) M deal for skills development. [ASU](https://news.asu.edu/20250805-science-and-technology-asu-university-michigan-launch-manufacturing-research-center?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and Michigan launched an NSF-backed center to advance digital twin tech and boost industry adoption. South Korea [downgrades](https://thelegalwire.ai/south-korea-removes-legal-status-of-ai-digital-textbooks/?utm%5Fsource=chatgpt.com) AI digital textbooks, removing official status and associated legal protections. ### Today's Topics 🎓 **Higher Education.** US K12 student enrolment dropped by 700K **🍃 Green Skills.** European universities topped sustainability rankings **🤖 Artificial Intelligence.** Nearly 30% of Danish enterprises used AI technology Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## 🎓 US K12 Student Enrolment Dropped by 700K [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXf1XPy4tMDu4Ts-LDihjwS35hHtAgTakMJ1JOtOHUJGd9ODWmARrh8-k3uC7UGFrXAcGV6F3exifWayExmFkpWXRzjCZTbhfs6d3uteqEG7yr54-xJ6pXYYWGZ3_Ki6p_SwGkG4Cg?key=HUcSOxGBZVkxZf_fqaV_bg)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHOYDPL80RWDNCHCLVT/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) The US K-12 student population declined to 55.3M in 2024, down from a peak of 56.4M in 2017–2018\. The trend reflects[ shifting demographics](https://www.freedoniagroup.com/press-releases/u.s.-prek-12-enrollment-faces-major-shifts-amid-demographic-and-policy-changes?ref=newsletters.qs.com), declining birth rates, and pandemic-era disruptions that altered school enrolment patterns. This decline has implications for future teacher demand, school funding, and education workforce planning. The[ US Department of Education’s ](https://www.ed.gov/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)projections now emphasize adaptive resource allocation and support for districts facing long-term enrolment decline. ## 🍃 European Universities Topped Sustainability Rankings [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcs_93fNUQKcXEoG8OJyw3FCdr-uL3bgib_qSx_1VJEBWZP10pFihK8gWCg2BE8g577EzFn6QFik2HgALCPmuMaORQLJG1vXpfdz6dnLTtcX8YqAAoMkvtNHUozB61ckT3Judie?key=HUcSOxGBZVkxZf_fqaV_bg)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHY3FSO5U2EKPJC17LU/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [Sustainability rankings](https://www.eaie.org/resource/global-sustainability-rankings.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) assess how higher education institutions perform on environmental, social, and governance metrics to promote sustainable development and accountability. This trend mirrors growing student demand for climate-smart[ education](https://knowledge.unicef.org/CEED/climate-smart-education?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and careers. Initiatives such as the[ QS Sustainability Rankings ](https://www.topuniversities.com/sustainability-rankings?tab=indicators&sort%5Fby=indicator%5F3824994&order%5Fby=desc&ref=newsletters.qs.com)are shaping global benchmarks, while national frameworks such as Switzerland’s Green University Initiative continue to guide institutional policy. These rankings also offer institutions a strategic tool to enhance global visibility and attract funding. As competition intensifies, universities are embedding sustainability deeper into research, operations, and teaching. ## 🤖 Nearly 30% of Danish Enterprises used AI Technology [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdi_ZCDzmOpJz7zScgDJNExG3Ip65fzDaAQ12HgaEZXyCJ_3L3A4wRa-nsfwmcOLhz201W_Ece1lp2IbmZkGFjmoh2EQuWVlVNn_HTdIoB0RIcqvBt3cR90EXbESGV8Q5cNqnwjZw?key=HUcSOxGBZVkxZf_fqaV_bg)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHSDIRLF1JU5U4P3FJC?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In 2024, 27.5% of enterprises in Denmark reported using AI technologies, the highest among surveyed European countries. The data points to a gradual yet significant integration of AI across business operations, signifying the growth of [digital-forward economies](https://unctad.org/news/making-e-commerce-and-digital-economy-work-all?ref=newsletters.qs.com). As automation and data-driven processes become central to competitiveness, AI adoption is increasingly viewed as essential infrastructure. The [EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act,](https://artificialintelligenceact.eu/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) passed in 2024, is set to standardize usage and build trust while encouraging responsible innovation across member states. --- **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)