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@article{190002,
        author = {Rashwanth E M and Nandhini and Mouli and Kasi and Manush Adithiya},
        title = {Unilink},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {2727-2731},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=190002},
        abstract = {In recent years, students increasingly rely on general-purpose social media and messaging platforms such as WhatsApp and Reddit for academic discussions, peer communication, and information sharing. However, these platforms are not specifically designed to address the structured, academic, and privacy-focused needs of university ecosystems. This paper presents UniLink, a university-centric communication and community platform designed exclusively for students. UniLink integrates real-time chat, academic content sharing, and topic-based community discussions within a secure and institution-specific environment. The system aims to reduce academic information overload, enhance peer-to-peer collaboration, and promote meaningful educational interactions. Experimental evaluation and user feedback demonstrate that UniLink improves academic engagement and provides a focused alternative to conventional social networking platforms.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {January},
        }