Jena, August 28, 2026. Following the collapse of ceiling plaster in a ground-floor corridor, the main building (UHG) of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena remains closed until further notice for safety reasons. No one was injured in the incident on Wednesday evening.
- What happened? Ceiling plaster detached in a ground-floor corridor
- Where? Universitätshauptgebäude (UHG), Jena
- Who is affected? The entire building, including the cafeteria
- Current status: Full closure until further notice
As a risk from further unstable ceiling areas cannot currently be ruled out, the university administration has evacuated and closed the building as a precaution. A technical inspection of the structure is underway. The next official update is expected this Friday evening.
Important conduct rules for students and staff
The UHG must not be entered under any circumstances. Strict safety requirements apply to unavoidable exceptional cases:
- The building may only be entered after prior consultation with the security service (reporting office at the Schlossgasse entrance).
- Wearing a PPE-certified safety helmet is mandatory during the entire stay in the building.
- Independent and unauthorized entry is strictly prohibited.
Further information on alternative workplaces, mail procedures, and digital consultation services is provided by the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena on its website. Interested parties can also find relevant literature on the history of the city and university in our archive of the University of Jena.
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Universitätshauptgebäude geschlossen
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