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Scientists at Aberystwyth University’s Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) are supporting Wales’ Fire and Rescue Service personnel in their charity bike ride to raise £15,000 for the Fire Fighters Charity and Wales Air Ambulance. The sports physiologists at IBERS are advising the team on the best way to prepare in relation to energy and fluid replacement strategies for the 14-day event. The very first ‘Fire Ride’ is a bike ride that links up all of Wales’ 152 Fire Stations, and will take place over 14 days between 22nd May – and the 4th June 2015. A core team of riders will complete the full 1350-mile ride, and hundreds more are expected to support and join in the challenge by completing individual stages of the event. The course will cover Wales' beautiful landscapes and joining up all of the fire service communities around the country. All Service personnel are welcome and there is a ride for all abilities, from extreme sports and endurance enthus...

Wales Air Ambulance is announced as Aberystwyth University’s Vice-Chancellor’s Charity of the Year for 2013/14. Now in its second year, the Vice-Chancellor’s Charity of the Year appeal seeks to raise vital funds for a worthy cause. Wales Air Ambulance is an all-Wales charity providing crucial emergency air cover for those who face life-threatening illness or injuries. Wales Air Ambulance has carried out more than 17,000 missions to date since its launch on St David’s Day 2001 and relies entirely on public support for its funding. The charity needs to raise £6 million every year to operate the service with each mission on average costing £1,500. Professor April McMahon, the University’s Vice-Chancellor, said; “This is such a worthwhile cause, and we are delighted to announce that we’ll be supporting this commendable charity for the next year. “This year, nominations for the charity of the year were sought from University students and staff. A list of 77 nominated charities was whittl...