Dianna Bautista
@dkbautista-journo.bsky.social
Journalist and Fact Checker. I write about Immigration, Mis/Disinformation, Public Health, and Science with a focus on Ecology and Biology.
https://muckrack.com/dianna-bautista-1/bio
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Small update: A few weeks ago, I officially became a NCTJ Gold Standard Multimedia Journalist. 🎉
I am now freelancing and covering the #science, #PublicHealth, and #misinformation beats. If you want to work together or discuss these topics, feel free to message me at: [email protected]
I am now freelancing and covering the #science, #PublicHealth, and #misinformation beats. If you want to work together or discuss these topics, feel free to message me at: [email protected]
September 15, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Small update: A few weeks ago, I officially became a NCTJ Gold Standard Multimedia Journalist. 🎉
I am now freelancing and covering the #science, #PublicHealth, and #misinformation beats. If you want to work together or discuss these topics, feel free to message me at: [email protected]
I am now freelancing and covering the #science, #PublicHealth, and #misinformation beats. If you want to work together or discuss these topics, feel free to message me at: [email protected]
Today, Southbank Centre will host The Loss Project's Grief Rave, where people can come together and dance out their feelings.
I talked with rave creative minds Annie Frost Nicholson and Carly Attridge about this event.
Full Video: swlondoner.co.uk/news/2407202...
#grief #dancing #SouthbankCentre
I talked with rave creative minds Annie Frost Nicholson and Carly Attridge about this event.
Full Video: swlondoner.co.uk/news/2407202...
#grief #dancing #SouthbankCentre
WATCH: Dancing out the sadness at Southbank Centre Grief Rave
Southbank Centre will become a hub for shaking out sadness at next Sunday's Grief Rave.
swlondoner.co.uk
August 3, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Today, Southbank Centre will host The Loss Project's Grief Rave, where people can come together and dance out their feelings.
I talked with rave creative minds Annie Frost Nicholson and Carly Attridge about this event.
Full Video: swlondoner.co.uk/news/2407202...
#grief #dancing #SouthbankCentre
I talked with rave creative minds Annie Frost Nicholson and Carly Attridge about this event.
Full Video: swlondoner.co.uk/news/2407202...
#grief #dancing #SouthbankCentre
#TBThursday Growing up my dad made sure I knew how to #swim.
Certain communities are more impacted by #drownings than others. I spoke with RNLI, University of Portsmouth, and the Black Swimming Association about their Float study which aims to tackle this.
www.swlondoner.co.uk/news/2207202...
Certain communities are more impacted by #drownings than others. I spoke with RNLI, University of Portsmouth, and the Black Swimming Association about their Float study which aims to tackle this.
www.swlondoner.co.uk/news/2207202...
New study aims to myth bust swimming barriers for the black community
A collaborative study aims to encourage black, Asian, and Caribbean communities to 'find their float' by mythbusting the idea that these populations can not swim due to their bone density.
www.swlondoner.co.uk
July 31, 2025 at 9:55 AM
#TBThursday Growing up my dad made sure I knew how to #swim.
Certain communities are more impacted by #drownings than others. I spoke with RNLI, University of Portsmouth, and the Black Swimming Association about their Float study which aims to tackle this.
www.swlondoner.co.uk/news/2207202...
Certain communities are more impacted by #drownings than others. I spoke with RNLI, University of Portsmouth, and the Black Swimming Association about their Float study which aims to tackle this.
www.swlondoner.co.uk/news/2207202...
Last week I spent time gaining newsroom experience reporting on #LocalNews with the Camden New Journal.
Here are some bylines from the #community:
⚫️Retiree continues teaching about film as he approaches his 100th birthday
⚫️Volunteer group wins greenspace award for fourth year in a row
#Journalism
Here are some bylines from the #community:
⚫️Retiree continues teaching about film as he approaches his 100th birthday
⚫️Volunteer group wins greenspace award for fourth year in a row
#Journalism
July 29, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Last week I spent time gaining newsroom experience reporting on #LocalNews with the Camden New Journal.
Here are some bylines from the #community:
⚫️Retiree continues teaching about film as he approaches his 100th birthday
⚫️Volunteer group wins greenspace award for fourth year in a row
#Journalism
Here are some bylines from the #community:
⚫️Retiree continues teaching about film as he approaches his 100th birthday
⚫️Volunteer group wins greenspace award for fourth year in a row
#Journalism
#Journorequest: I'm writing an article about #AI and the #Tech job market.
Have you experienced searching for an entry-level #job in Tech but are worried about being replaced by AI? Or seen an increase in demand for AI skills?
Share your story at [email protected]
Have you experienced searching for an entry-level #job in Tech but are worried about being replaced by AI? Or seen an increase in demand for AI skills?
Share your story at [email protected]
July 5, 2025 at 5:58 PM
#Journorequest: I'm writing an article about #AI and the #Tech job market.
Have you experienced searching for an entry-level #job in Tech but are worried about being replaced by AI? Or seen an increase in demand for AI skills?
Share your story at [email protected]
Have you experienced searching for an entry-level #job in Tech but are worried about being replaced by AI? Or seen an increase in demand for AI skills?
Share your story at [email protected]
During the early hours of May 7, social media was flooded with #misinformation and #disinformation about the #IndiaPakistanConflict.
This is one case study I analysed in my article about the spread of false information.
Read the full article ⬇️
swlondoner.shorthandstories.com/what-is-happ...
This is one case study I analysed in my article about the spread of false information.
Read the full article ⬇️
swlondoner.shorthandstories.com/what-is-happ...
What's happening with mis and disinformation?
May 30, 2025: A Guardian Investigation found that over half of the top 100 TikToks in the mental health space contain misinformation.
swlondoner.shorthandstories.com
June 19, 2025 at 8:54 PM
During the early hours of May 7, social media was flooded with #misinformation and #disinformation about the #IndiaPakistanConflict.
This is one case study I analysed in my article about the spread of false information.
Read the full article ⬇️
swlondoner.shorthandstories.com/what-is-happ...
This is one case study I analysed in my article about the spread of false information.
Read the full article ⬇️
swlondoner.shorthandstories.com/what-is-happ...
#journorequest I'm producing a short radio piece about #ThirdCultureKids and their sense of belonging during a time of changing #immigration policies.
If you feel comfortable sharing your story or thoughts, send me a DM or email at [email protected]
#diversity #politics
If you feel comfortable sharing your story or thoughts, send me a DM or email at [email protected]
#diversity #politics
June 16, 2025 at 7:44 AM
#journorequest I'm producing a short radio piece about #ThirdCultureKids and their sense of belonging during a time of changing #immigration policies.
If you feel comfortable sharing your story or thoughts, send me a DM or email at [email protected]
#diversity #politics
If you feel comfortable sharing your story or thoughts, send me a DM or email at [email protected]
#diversity #politics
A few weeks ago I got to reconnect with my #culture while reporting on a local #heritage event for #Filipinos in the UK.
See my article and video about the 2025 Spring Fest, Kantahan, Kainan, Kultura, hosted by Filipino Thrive and JhermiNATION
🔗 www.nelondoner.co.uk/life/1406202...
#Pinoy
See my article and video about the 2025 Spring Fest, Kantahan, Kainan, Kultura, hosted by Filipino Thrive and JhermiNATION
🔗 www.nelondoner.co.uk/life/1406202...
#Pinoy
WATCH: 2025 Spring Fest celebrates Filipino Culture in Mile End | North East Londoner
The Filipino community came together to celebrate their culture at the 2025 Spring Fest in Mile End, London.
www.nelondoner.co.uk
June 16, 2025 at 7:07 AM
A few weeks ago I got to reconnect with my #culture while reporting on a local #heritage event for #Filipinos in the UK.
See my article and video about the 2025 Spring Fest, Kantahan, Kainan, Kultura, hosted by Filipino Thrive and JhermiNATION
🔗 www.nelondoner.co.uk/life/1406202...
#Pinoy
See my article and video about the 2025 Spring Fest, Kantahan, Kainan, Kultura, hosted by Filipino Thrive and JhermiNATION
🔗 www.nelondoner.co.uk/life/1406202...
#Pinoy
#JournoRequest: I'm writing an in-depth piece about how #misinformation and #disinformation spreads.
Have you or do you know someone who has been affected by misinformation? If you feel comfortable sharing your story, please send me a message or email me at [email protected]
#FactChecking
Have you or do you know someone who has been affected by misinformation? If you feel comfortable sharing your story, please send me a message or email me at [email protected]
#FactChecking
May 28, 2025 at 11:20 AM
#JournoRequest: I'm writing an in-depth piece about how #misinformation and #disinformation spreads.
Have you or do you know someone who has been affected by misinformation? If you feel comfortable sharing your story, please send me a message or email me at [email protected]
#FactChecking
Have you or do you know someone who has been affected by misinformation? If you feel comfortable sharing your story, please send me a message or email me at [email protected]
#FactChecking
Doing a follow-up piece about #immigration in the UK:
I'm looking for #international #students who studied, study, or plan to study in the UK. What are your thoughts on the proposed policy changes? (e.g. shortening visas)
DM me or email [email protected]
#AcademicSky #JournoRequest
I'm looking for #international #students who studied, study, or plan to study in the UK. What are your thoughts on the proposed policy changes? (e.g. shortening visas)
DM me or email [email protected]
#AcademicSky #JournoRequest
May 21, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Doing a follow-up piece about #immigration in the UK:
I'm looking for #international #students who studied, study, or plan to study in the UK. What are your thoughts on the proposed policy changes? (e.g. shortening visas)
DM me or email [email protected]
#AcademicSky #JournoRequest
I'm looking for #international #students who studied, study, or plan to study in the UK. What are your thoughts on the proposed policy changes? (e.g. shortening visas)
DM me or email [email protected]
#AcademicSky #JournoRequest
How does #immigration policy impact #HigherEducation?
For Nigerian students, changing laws are affecting their decision to attend #university in the UK.
Their enrollment numbers dropped by 36% between 2022 and 2023.
🔗 www.swlondoner.co.uk/news/1405202...
#InternationalStudents
For Nigerian students, changing laws are affecting their decision to attend #university in the UK.
Their enrollment numbers dropped by 36% between 2022 and 2023.
🔗 www.swlondoner.co.uk/news/1405202...
#InternationalStudents
Universities experience a dip in international student enrolment | South West Londoner
International student enrolment at UK universities dropped by almost seven per cent in the 2023 academic year according to data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency.
www.swlondoner.co.uk
May 15, 2025 at 6:37 PM
How does #immigration policy impact #HigherEducation?
For Nigerian students, changing laws are affecting their decision to attend #university in the UK.
Their enrollment numbers dropped by 36% between 2022 and 2023.
🔗 www.swlondoner.co.uk/news/1405202...
#InternationalStudents
For Nigerian students, changing laws are affecting their decision to attend #university in the UK.
Their enrollment numbers dropped by 36% between 2022 and 2023.
🔗 www.swlondoner.co.uk/news/1405202...
#InternationalStudents
#JournoRequest: I'm looking for #international #students at or who attended or considered attending UK #universities since 2016. I'm interested in learning about why you made this decision. The article will focus on changes in attendance post #Brexit.
DM me if you are interested
DM me if you are interested
May 2, 2025 at 1:11 PM
#JournoRequest: I'm looking for #international #students at or who attended or considered attending UK #universities since 2016. I'm interested in learning about why you made this decision. The article will focus on changes in attendance post #Brexit.
DM me if you are interested
DM me if you are interested
Yesterday I spoke with a couple of London Marathon participants who are running on behalf of @pancreaticcanuk.bsky.social.
797 people in the UK die from pancreatic cancer each month. Over 50% of those diagnosed die within three months.
Read the full article
🔗 www.swlondoner.co.uk/news/1704202...
797 people in the UK die from pancreatic cancer each month. Over 50% of those diagnosed die within three months.
Read the full article
🔗 www.swlondoner.co.uk/news/1704202...
Hundreds to run London Marathon for pancreatic cancer awareness
More than 700 runners will be running in this year’s London Marathon on behalf of Pancreatic Cancer UK (PCUK), the marathon’s Charity of the Year partner, to raise awareness and funding for early dete...
www.swlondoner.co.uk
April 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Yesterday I spoke with a couple of London Marathon participants who are running on behalf of @pancreaticcanuk.bsky.social.
797 people in the UK die from pancreatic cancer each month. Over 50% of those diagnosed die within three months.
Read the full article
🔗 www.swlondoner.co.uk/news/1704202...
797 people in the UK die from pancreatic cancer each month. Over 50% of those diagnosed die within three months.
Read the full article
🔗 www.swlondoner.co.uk/news/1704202...
The gender gap for teenage #MentalHealth in #London is twice as large as in #Tokyo, according to a recent study from KCL and Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science.
However, addressing societal and structural factors could be a solution.
🔗 www.swlondoner.co.uk/news/0304202...
However, addressing societal and structural factors could be a solution.
🔗 www.swlondoner.co.uk/news/0304202...
Gender gap in teenage depression is larger in London than Tokyo
The gender gap in teenage depression is twice as large in London versus Tokyo, a new study from King’s College London revealed.
www.swlondoner.co.uk
April 15, 2025 at 7:13 PM
The gender gap for teenage #MentalHealth in #London is twice as large as in #Tokyo, according to a recent study from KCL and Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science.
However, addressing societal and structural factors could be a solution.
🔗 www.swlondoner.co.uk/news/0304202...
However, addressing societal and structural factors could be a solution.
🔗 www.swlondoner.co.uk/news/0304202...
#JournoRequest: I am writing a story about the impact of the United States' #DOGE policies on US and European #scientists.
Are there scientists who are:
(a) From the #US or based in the US, and are considering moving abroad for research in response to the DOGE cuts? Where would you consider going?
Are there scientists who are:
(a) From the #US or based in the US, and are considering moving abroad for research in response to the DOGE cuts? Where would you consider going?
April 2, 2025 at 9:40 AM
#JournoRequest: I am writing a story about the impact of the United States' #DOGE policies on US and European #scientists.
Are there scientists who are:
(a) From the #US or based in the US, and are considering moving abroad for research in response to the DOGE cuts? Where would you consider going?
Are there scientists who are:
(a) From the #US or based in the US, and are considering moving abroad for research in response to the DOGE cuts? Where would you consider going?
Three rescue #dogs and a #tortoise.
In this North West Londoners article, I tell the story of #RescueDogs Bear and Zella. The pair have overcome hardships and found friendships since being rescued by Harlow Essex Animal Rescue Team.
🔗 www.nwlondoner.co.uk/news/2003202...
#animals
In this North West Londoners article, I tell the story of #RescueDogs Bear and Zella. The pair have overcome hardships and found friendships since being rescued by Harlow Essex Animal Rescue Team.
🔗 www.nwlondoner.co.uk/news/2003202...
#animals
Rescued dogs overcome hardship and make animal friends in foster homes
Two dogs have overcome tragic backstories to find homes and companionship with a fellow rescue dog and tortoise.
www.nwlondoner.co.uk
March 20, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Three rescue #dogs and a #tortoise.
In this North West Londoners article, I tell the story of #RescueDogs Bear and Zella. The pair have overcome hardships and found friendships since being rescued by Harlow Essex Animal Rescue Team.
🔗 www.nwlondoner.co.uk/news/2003202...
#animals
In this North West Londoners article, I tell the story of #RescueDogs Bear and Zella. The pair have overcome hardships and found friendships since being rescued by Harlow Essex Animal Rescue Team.
🔗 www.nwlondoner.co.uk/news/2003202...
#animals
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have opened one of Europe's largest Organ-on-a-chip facilities.
Read my article about how this #research can be used for to help develop drugs for #HumanDisease and reduce #AnimalTesting ⬇️
www.selondoner.co.uk/news/1203202...
#DrugDevelopment
Read my article about how this #research can be used for to help develop drugs for #HumanDisease and reduce #AnimalTesting ⬇️
www.selondoner.co.uk/news/1203202...
#DrugDevelopment
Organ-on-a-chip research at Queen Mary University gets a boost
Queen Mary University in London opened one of Europe’s largest facilities for organ-on-a-chip technology at a launch event on February 20.
www.selondoner.co.uk
March 16, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have opened one of Europe's largest Organ-on-a-chip facilities.
Read my article about how this #research can be used for to help develop drugs for #HumanDisease and reduce #AnimalTesting ⬇️
www.selondoner.co.uk/news/1203202...
#DrugDevelopment
Read my article about how this #research can be used for to help develop drugs for #HumanDisease and reduce #AnimalTesting ⬇️
www.selondoner.co.uk/news/1203202...
#DrugDevelopment
My recent article explores storytelling in quilt form. I heard from #Ukrainian #refugees who moved to Camden after the war.
Learn more ⬇️
www.nwlondoner.co.uk/news/2802202...
Learn more ⬇️
www.nwlondoner.co.uk/news/2802202...
Ukrainian refugees stitch their story of heritage and unity
Over 30 Ukrainian refugees have stitched their personal stories into a quilt hanging in Swiss Cottage Library.
www.nwlondoner.co.uk
March 16, 2025 at 5:21 PM
My recent article explores storytelling in quilt form. I heard from #Ukrainian #refugees who moved to Camden after the war.
Learn more ⬇️
www.nwlondoner.co.uk/news/2802202...
Learn more ⬇️
www.nwlondoner.co.uk/news/2802202...
#journorequest: I'm a journalist with South West Londoners and I am writing about the #GermanElections and how many Germans abroad had issues receiving their ballot on time. Would anyone in #London be willing to talk to me about their experiences voting from abroad?
#Bundestagswahl #Wahlunterlagen
#Bundestagswahl #Wahlunterlagen
February 26, 2025 at 11:59 AM
#journorequest: I'm a journalist with South West Londoners and I am writing about the #GermanElections and how many Germans abroad had issues receiving their ballot on time. Would anyone in #London be willing to talk to me about their experiences voting from abroad?
#Bundestagswahl #Wahlunterlagen
#Bundestagswahl #Wahlunterlagen