Peter Hünermann took over the newly created office of President of the KAAD in 1985. In the first years of his presidency, he created a new structure for our scholarship organization by establishing a network of partner committees. Similarly, the KAAD office was divided into five continental departments in order to intensify cooperation with the local partners. The Annual Academy, the annual highlight of our educational work, also goes back to Peter Hünermann . Peter Hünermann retired from the office of President in 2002, but remained closely associated with the KAAD as Honorary President. In 2008, he established the KAAD Foundation Peter Hünermann, which provides financial support for educational events and projects organized by KAAD alumnae and alumni. In particular, the foundation promotes the joint commitment of former scholarship holders in their respective countries of origin and thus strengthens sustainable educational work in the KAAD's international network. In 2022, at the proud age of 93, he presented the tenth KAAD-Stiftung Peter Hünermann Award at the Annual Academy to African peace and conflict researcher Dr Constansia Mumma-Martinon , who called him "a symbol of wisdom, a rare jewel, a father to the KAAD family". Peter Hünermann was born in Berlin on 8 March 1929. He habilitated in Freiburg im Breisgau in 1967. From 1971 to 1982, he taught as Professor of Dogmatics at the University of Münster, and from 1982 until his retirement in 1997 at the University of Tübingen. Peter Hünermann actively supported the work of the KAAD with great dedication until his old age. With great gratitude and sadness, the KAAD bids farewell to a long-time friend and supporter. May he rest in peace.
Professor Peter Hünermann in spring 2025.
Professor Peter Hünermann during the Annual Academy 2022.
Professor Peter Hünermann during the presentation of the prize to peace and conflict researcher Dr Constansia Mumma-Martinon in April 2022.
