Ms Annely Allik

Research Council of Estonia
Head of Science Communication

A mother of three daughters and a hobby-chef in her free time, Annely Allik is Head of the Science Communication Department at the Research Council of Estonia. This role entails boosting public appreciation for STI, particularly amongst youth, while connecting entrepreneurs, companies and local governments to synergise on projects. Annely is also responsible for helping manage marketing activities designed at encouraging investment in the Estonian R&D sector and profiling the national scientific establishment, public and private.

Annely’s passion for marketing and communicating science has been honed over years of experience as, amongst others, the person responsible for public trust-building and engagement around the national biobanking initiative and senior roles at Toyota Motor Corp and G4S Security.

A recipient of multiple Public Relations awards from her peers and holding voluntary positions on pan-European Media & Marketing Committees promoting science conferencing, Annely is a firm believer in the power of science communication to develop a better society. Her vision is one of greater access to scientific achievements for all, in securing merit-based academic succession, and in ensuring that every country has the necessary workforce to promote sustainable growth and ethical development.