Tonka Petričević is the Head of the Science and Innovation Department at the University of Split, with extensive experience in developing and managing numerous EU-funded projects in higher education.

She has been the coordinator of the Blue-connect (European Researchers’ Night) project, focused on science communication and public engagement, since 2022. She is involved in the Science Comes to Town project team, promoting science popularization through various formats and interactive activities.

Her work highlights collaboration between researchers, students, and the general public to foster a culture of curiosity and innovation.