She graduated and also holds a Master from the Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje. Popovska defended her Ph.D. dissertation at the Institute of National History in Skopje. Dr. Popovska’s research is in the field of socio-cultural anthropology and cultural history. Her interest is focused on "sacred" spaces in Macedonian culture, religion and religious traditions and ethnic identities and interactions. The results of the mentioned research topics have been presented at many international conferences and domestic scientific gatherings. Popovska is an author of monographs and many scientific papers, published in Macedonia and abroad.