UCT Division of Public Health Medicine

08/03/2026

Congratulations to Professor Emeritus Leslie London (School of Public Health) for achieving a B1 rating from the National Research Foundation 🎉 A B1 rating means that all reviewers are firmly convinced that the applicant enjoys considerable international recognition for the high quality and impact of their recent research outputs, with some of them indicating that the applicant is a leading international scholar in their field.

Professor London’s field is public health medicine, but his career and interests span environmental health, occupational health, the health of vulnerable populations, alcohol epidemiology and alcohol harm prevention, and human rights.

A remarkable scholar indeed.

13/02/2026

An inspiring piece on retired Head of Division, Professor Leslie London UCT School of Public Health UCT Faculty of Health Sciences

From academic corridors to ministerial meetings and rural reaches, Leslie London has never shied away from speaking truth to power. Biénne Huisman speaks to the Emeritus Professor at the University of Cape Town, who, still in his bright signature shirt and trademark wry grin, continues to fight hea...

13/02/2026

An interesting read by Professor Leslie London and colleagues on public healthcare and contracting out UCT School of Public Health UCT Faculty of Health Sciences

Contracting out healthcare requires state capacity and public participation.

17/01/2026

The new academic year has started and campus is bustling with activity! Our Health in Context team held their annual Evaluation and Planning Workshop in preparation for 2026 and beyond! A great opportunity to share ideas and connect with colleagues! UCT School of Public Health UCT Faculty of Health Sciences Nisha Jacob

15/12/2025

A wonderful read from University of Cape Town News! UCT Faculty of Health Sciences UCT School of Public Health

Ahead of his retirement, UCT’s Faculty of Health Sciences held a farewell event in honour of Professor Leslie London on Tuesday, 9 December.

12/12/2025

https://health.uct.ac.za/school-public-health/articles/2025-12-11-prof-leslie-london-bids-farewell-after-more-three-decades-transformative-public-health-leadership

Prof Leslie London delivered his Farewell Lecture on Tuesday 9 December 2025.

11/12/2025

In case you missed it, the recording of Prof Leslie London's Farewell Lecture can be accessed here UCT Faculty of Health Sciences UCT School of Public Health

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11/12/2025

A wonderful picnic to celebrate our two special retirees, Keith Flandorp and Prof Leslie London! Wishing them both much joy and fun on this next chapter in their lives! Thank you for your remarkable service! Halala 🥳 UCT School of Public Health

10/12/2025

A fantastic occasion celebrating the legendary Professor Leslie London on his retirment! Thank you to everyone who attended! Halala Leslie and thank you for an amazing career deeply rooted in humble service and social justice! 🥳 UCT Faculty of Health Sciences

08/12/2025

Prof Leslie London's Farewell Lecture will be live-streamed tomorrow, Tuesday 9 December at 4pm, for those unable to join in-person. Join at http://bit.ly/3XCiERX
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As the year comes to an end, we look forward to celebrating our Head of Division, Prof Leslie London on his retirement! UCT School of Public Health UCT Faculty of Health Sciences

05/12/2025

Congratulations to Prof Richard Matzopolous and team on the launch of this important project to tackle alcohol harm in southern Africa! UCT School of Public Health UCT Faculty of Health Sciences

UCT and SAMRC launch groundbreaking research project on alcohol harm in South Africa and Botswana

02/12/2025

🎊 Publication alert: Congratulations to final year medical students Dean Joao, Amira Botha, Mihle Gadu and Zoe Mousley, supervised by Dr Maria Jose, on their recent publication entitled Human papillomavirus vaccine knowledge and beliefs among school health staff and principals in Cape Town! A timely publication that also coincides with the students' qualification as medical doctors! Halala! 🎉 UCT School of Public Health UCT Faculty of Health Sciences

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