07/05/2026
Huge congratulations to Alex Shaw, our Arts Administration Manager, who won the ‘Outstanding professional services for social responsibility’ prize at the The University of Manchester’s Making a Difference Awards last night.
Alex was recognised for her dedication to improving inclusivity and accessibility at Martin Harris Centre performances, diversifying our audiences, performers and volunteers, engaging more effectively with local communities, and improving wellbeing and health through our cultural programme and partnerships.
She said: “This project has grown and transformed our audience, staff and student experience over the last 10 years. I am passionate about connecting with the community, and making music and the arts accessible to everyone. I'm so proud that this work has been recognised on such a prestigious platform and I'm excited to see what the next decade will bring!”
Hosted at the Whitworth Hall by President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Duncan Ivison, the ceremony recognised the outstanding achievements of our staff, students, alumni and external partners, and celebrated the ways in which they are driving meaningful change.
Don't miss the next MHC Relaxed Performance - Summer Sing and Sign-along:
📅 Friday 12 June
⏰ 11am (Doors 10.30am)
🎟️ FREE (Booking required for groups of 10+)
You can read the full story in our upcoming May newsletter – to sign up to the mailing list, visit:
https://www.martinharriscentre.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/contact-us/mailing-list/
