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Papers We Love
Papers We Love brings together academic computer science papers and a community of readers with local chapters.
About Papers We Love
Papers We Love is a repository of academic computer science papers paired with a community of people who read and discuss them. It maintains a list of local chapters in cities including Seattle, San Francisco, New York, London, Vienna, Bangalore, Singapore, Tokyo, Berlin and others, where chapters hold meetings around specific papers. The site also publishes recorded chapter talks as videos, often alongside a link to the paper being discussed.
Key features
- Repository of academic computer science papers
- Local chapters listed across dozens of cities worldwide
- Recorded chapter talks posted as videos
- Talk entries typically link to the paper discussed
- Some chapters coordinate through Discord channels
- Covers topics such as databases, key-value stores and AI
Best for: People who want to read and discuss computer science research papers with a local or online community.
Good for
- Chapters span many cities across North America, Europe, Asia, South America and Africa
- Video talks are tied to specific papers with links to the source material
- Focus is on reading and discussing research rather than tooling
Watch out for
- Participation in a chapter depends on whether one exists in or near a listed city
- The site does not state a pricing model or membership cost
Papers We Love at a glance
- Website
- paperswelove.org
- Category
- Education & Learning › Learn to Code
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Papers We Love FAQ
What is Papers We Love?
It describes itself as a repository of academic computer science papers and a community who loves reading them.
Are there chapters in my area?
The homepage lists chapters in cities such as Seattle, San Francisco, New York, Columbus, London, Vienna, Montreal, Bangalore, Toronto, Singapore, Berlin, Madrid, Chicago, Amsterdam, Munich, Kyiv, Cairo, Beijing, Seoul and Buenos Aires, among others.
Can I follow the talks without attending a meeting?
Recorded chapter talks are posted as videos, and entries often include a link to the paper being presented.
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