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SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC TALKS & LECTURES

1988
Caroline Jones interviews Jeremy Griffith
The 8/9/88 interview on Caroline Jones’ Search for Meaning program on ABC Radio National and Regional, lasting over an hour, generated, according to Caroline Jones, “one of the most enthusiastic listener responses in the program’s [twice weekly for 8 years] history”. Copies of this interview are available from the FHA for $5 plus postage (Australian Dollars).
1989
Jeremy Griffith speaks on Radio 2UE’s Open Mind program
On 18/6/89 Jeremy spoke to an evening audience on Sherry Strumm’s Open Mind program on Radio 2UE.
 
Jeremy Griffith speaks at Australian National University
On 7/10/89, Jeremy addressed a conference at the Australian National University on the development of consciousness amongst other noted speakers including Professor Manning Clark and Professor John Mulvaney.
 
Jeremy Griffith talks to Canberra Jungian Society
On 3/11/89 Jeremy introduced his ideas to the Society.
1991
FHA Open Day in Sydney
On 14/4/91 at the FHA’s Sydney offices, Jeremy Griffith introduced the work of the FHA to interested people, including family and friends.
 
21-C Journal published by the Commission For The Future
A feature article of an interview with Jeremy Griffith. Dec 1991 edition, Issue 4.
 
Radio 3AW
John Hindle interview with Jeremy Griffith, Melbourne, Dec 1991.
1992
Jeremy Griffith presents Beyond on Channel 7’s Eleven AM
On 21/11/91 presenter David Koch interviewed Jeremy Griffith about Beyond The Human Condition on his Channel 7’s national program Eleven AM.
 
Jeremy Griffith talks at the University of Western Australia
On 13/1/92 Jeremy Griffith and Tim Macartney-Snape gave addresses on the theme: “New Paradigms Old Wisdoms” as part of the University of Western Australia’s Summer Program. The Program was attended by over 6,000 members of the public and academic community.
 
Public lecture at the University of Queensland
On 25/3/92, Jeremy Griffith gave a talk to a full house (about 200) of academics and students at the University’s Able Smith Lecture Hall.
 
Sydney University address
On 1/4/92, Jeremy Griffith gave a 90 minute presentation of his ideas to philosophy students and academics at Sydney University.
 
Launch & Lecture in New Zealand
On 10/6/92 biologist and theologian, Professor John Morton launched Beyond The Human Condition at Auckland University.
 
Launch & Lecture in Kenya, Africa
On 29/9/92 Beyond The Human Condition was launched at the National Museum of Kenya, in the Louis Leakey auditorium. Whilst in Africa, Jeremy Griffith discussed his ideas with many scientists, including Dr Meave Leakey, Dr Shirley Strum, Dr Susanne Abildgaard, Dr Elizabeth Macfie, Dr Iain Douglas-Hamilton, Dr Cynthia Moss, Dr Joyce Poole and Dr Annette Lanjouw.
1993
Open Day address by Professor Charles Birch
On 4/12/93 Professor Birch was the key note speaker at the FHA’s Open Day, talking to Members, interested parties, family and friends about Jeremy Griffith’s ideas. (more)
1994
Lecture at the University of Western Sydney (Hawkesbury Campus)
On 18/5/94 Jeremy Griffith gave an introductory lecture to students of the University.
 
Lectures to Armidale University Students
On 12-13/9/94 Jeremy Griffith gave a number of introductory lectures to students at the University of New England, Armidale.
 
Open Day & Lecture in Brisbane
On 1/7/94 in a large marquee at the family home of FHA Members Em and Fi Cullen-Ward, the Members of the FHA introduced themselves to the Brisbane Community. Speakers included Jeremy Griffith and John Biggs.
 
Open Day & Lecture in Sydney
The 1/12/94 forum was attended by over 100 people, including family, friends and interested parties.
 
Radio 2GB, Brian Carlton interviews Jeremy Griffith
On 26/12/94 for nearly 2 hours Jeremy Griffith talked about his ideas, and answered listener questions.
1995
Lectures in New Zealand
On 12-13/2/95 Jeremy Griffith gave a series of introductory lectures in Auckland, New Zealand.
 
Open Day & Lecture at the University of New England

On 17/3/95, about 200 people attended a lecture held in Lazenby Hall. Speakers included: Jeremy Griffith, Tim Macartney-Snape, John Biggs, Susan Armstrong and Sam Belfield. Some of the attendees at the 'Evolutionary psychology' lecture

Public Lecture — ‘Evolutionary Psychology’

On 2/12/95 John Biggs, Tim Macartney-Snape and Jeremy Griffith spoke at the Namaroo Conference Centre, in Sydney, to over 150 interested people.

1996
Evening Presentation of the FHA development plan
On 7/12/96 FHA Members Susan Armstrong, Prue Watson and James West gave a presentation of the FHA’s development plan to Members and Supporters, including those from interstate, along with family, friends and other interested people at a venue in Sydney.
1997
December Gathering at the FHA’s offices
On 30/11/97, the FHA held an informal gathering for Members, friends, family and associates of FHA Members, followed the next day with discussions about the FHA’s plans for the upcoming year.
1998
Professor Charles Birch launches the FHA’s website
On 16/10/98 world leading biologist Professor Charles Birch, winner of the Templeton Prize and considered Australia’s leading thinker on the issue of science and God, launches the Foundation’s website at the Australian Museum, opening his address saying ‘The FHA has had a positive and creative influence on many’.
2000
Professional evening in Sydney CBD
In December 2000 the FHA held christmas drinks in the Sydney CBD, to introduce the work of the FHA to a range of professional contacts, colleagues and friends.
2001
Informal Evening at FHA offices
With the FHA being very busy on a number of fronts, including the court action, the decision was made to simply have an informal evening at the FHA’s offices and give the people who attended the chance to see first hand the initiatives the FHA is undertaking.
2003
Launch of A Species In Denial
Jeremy Griffth’s definitive treatise on the human condition, A Species In Denial, was launched at the Australian Museum in Sydney in June 2003 and was followed by a national tour. Jeremy Griffith lectured at universities and bookshops and gave many media interviews all over Australia, including an interview with Lisa Forrest for Qantas’ inflight radio program A Current of Air which was broadcast nationally and internationally to a potential audience of 1.2 million passengers.

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