diff --git a/.github/workflows/ci_uint_tests.yaml b/.github/workflows/ci_uint_tests.yaml
index 99f78939ad..a9a3add951 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/ci_uint_tests.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/ci_uint_tests.yaml
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ jobs:
       - name: Set up Python
         uses: actions/setup-python@v5
         with:
-          python-version: 3.6.8
+          python-version: 3.11.8
 
       - name: Install dependencies
         run: |